The Best Margarita

For my American friends it's that holiday time of year when family get togethers seem to be every weekend. Since it doesn't quite seem to be eggnog season, I'm going to give you my favorite margarita recipe. Use it if you need an escape from the family, or if you need a little liquid courage to meet your future in-laws. And don't forget to share with that booze hound relative you have ... you know who I am talking about! It's usually a grandma or sister-in-law....

Topolo Margarita  - Rick Bayless' recipe from Mexico: One Plate at a Time
makes about 6 servings

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 3 large limes)
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons tequila
• 1/4 cup orange liqueur
• lime wedges
• coarse salt
• about 1 1/2 cups small ice cubs

Directions

• Combine the lime juice, sugar and 1 cup water in a glass or plastic pitcher (making limeade)
• Cover and refrigerate if not using right away (but no longer than 24 hours)
• Add the tequila and orange liqueur to the pitcher of limeade
• Rub the rims of 6 martini glasses with a lime wedge, then dip them in a dish of coarse salt
• In a large shaker, combine the half of the margarita mixture with half of the ice and shake 10 to 15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glass. Repeat with rest of mixture
• You can actually just stir this together in the pitcher if you don't have the time (or the shaker) to do the last step

You can find the hard copy of this recipe at: Topolo Margarita

Another margarita that I have not tried, but My Husband claims is fantastic, can be found at: Watermelon Margarita

¡Salud!