Cajun Margarita Recipes

CAJUN MARGARITA

Steps:

• FOR THE CHILE-INFUSED TEQUILA: combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl. Cover, and let sit at room temperature overnight or at least 2 hours. Strain into bottle or jar and keep in a cool, dark place.
• MARGARITA:.
• Rim margarita glasses with salt by running a slice of lime around rim and then dipping in margarita salt. Set aside.
• To make the margaritas, combine the chile-infused tequila, orange liqueur, margarita mix, hot sauce, and ice in a blender. Cover, and puree for 1 minute, until no chunks of ice remain.
• Fill the prepared glasses with blended margaritas. Garnish with lime slices and a whole chile pepper.

THE PERFECT MARGARITA

Steps:

• Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.