Skinny Girls Margarita

I was a fan of television reality series "The Real Housewives of New York City" and one of my favorite housewives was Bethenny Frankel. Bethenny was so honest and such a good person and she's a chef!

Several times on the show Bethenny referred to one of her favorite drinks, Skinny Girls Margarita, and tonight I made one and it really is good...it fact it's delicious. I was a bartender for a time when I was putting myself through school and I've not had a good Margarita in years, until tonight!



Skinny Girls Margarita
Recipe adapted from Bethenny Bakes

Makes one serving on the Rocks:

2 oz of clear Tequila (100% agave, Patron Silver)(count 1, 2 while you pour, no need for measuring)
A splash of fresh lime juice
A splash of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pur over a glass of ice. Garnish with a lime wedge and salt/sugar.

For a semi frozen version: **See Note

2 oz clear Tequila or more to taste (I use more)
1 lime
1 lemon
Splash of Triple Sec
1/8 well rounded c. sugar
Water
Ice, 10-12 ice cubes

Makes 1 large drink.

Juice lemon. In a clear glass measuring cup add the lemon, sugar and enough water to make 1/2 cup. Mix well until sugar is dissolved.

In a blender add the ice, lemon/sugar water, Tequila and Triple Sec. Over the blender zest the lime and squeeze the fresh juice. Blend until ice is just shaved.

Run a slice of lime around edge of glass. Dip glass edge in kosher salt and then course sugar. It's best to dip the glasses in the salt/sugar and let it dry for an hour or so, otherwise you get big taste of salt/sugar and no Margarita! Pour in Margarita and garish with a fresh strawberry swirled with a lime.

NOTE: This is my interpretation of Bethenny's video.

Enjoy!



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