Frozen Strawberry Margaritas

I have the perfect weekend cocktail recipe for you.  It's cold, it's refreshing, and it's actually "healthy".  Healthy as in there is no added sugar or syrup or anything.  Not healthy as in it contains alcohol.  But hey, it's Friday, so who gives a crap?

 

 

 

Here's the recipe - Frozen Strawberry Margaritas

 

They are oh so good, and oh so guilt free because there are no artificial ingredients or added sugar.

 

I made a few batches last weekend and I couldn't get enough!  The recipe is almost exactly as I found it on ValSoCal.com, with a few exceptions.

 

                                                           6 ounces of tequila
                                                           2 ounces grand marnier or Triple Sec
                                                           1 quart of fresh strawberries,

         *I used strawberries I froze last weekend from Lewis Farms and they were amazing
                                                           3 limes, juiced
                                                           3/4 cup water
                                                           2 tablespoons agave nectar, I omitted
                                                           3 to 4 cups of ice

 

 

The flavor and texture after being blended really did taste like a restaurant style margarita/daiquiri.  You could easily make this a true daiquiri by using rum instead of tequila.  Or a virgin daiquiri by omitting alcohol altogether.  Ole!! to another weekend!

 

Smartass Citrus

Have you ever wondered how to cut the perfect lime wedges for cocktails? 

 

Well, wonder no more.  There is an easy step by step set of directions right here - How to Cut Lime Wedges for Cocktails.

 

Source

 

Obviously this is need to know information for any hostess with the mostess.  But mostly I just like it because of the last line under "Tips":

 

"If you happen to cut yourself in the process, be sure to squeeze some of the "lime" juice into the cut. While this seems sadistic, you will never cut yourself while cutting fruit again if you do this."

 

Thanks for the tip, smartass.  Bottoms up!