Golden Margarita Granita Recipes

CUERVO GOLDEN MARGARITA

Steps:

• Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with half a lime.
• Dip into salt to coat.
• In a shaker with ice, add Jose Cuervo Especial, Jose Cuervo Lime Margarita mix, and Grand Marnier.
• Shake vigorously.
• Strain into glass filled with ice

MARGARITA GRANITA

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cook 3 3/4 cups water and sugar over medium-high heat, stirring, until sugar has dissolved, about 1 minute. Stir in lime zest and juice, tequila, and orange juice. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Pour mixture into a shallow dish; cool, then cover tightly with plastic wrap. Freeze until set, 6 hours or overnight. Using the tines of a fork, scrape mixture until flakes form. Freeze (covered) until ready to serve. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

MARGARITA GRANITA

Steps:

• Stir water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat and bring to boil. Pour into bowl. Add lime juice, lemon juice, triple sec, tequila and lime peel. Cover and freeze, scraping crystals with fork every hour until completely frozen into small crystals. Dip the rims of frozen margarita glasses into water then into a bowl with additional sugar. Scoop granita into glasses. Garnish with lime slices.

MARGARITA GRANITA

Steps:

• Stir the water and sugar in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Pour into medium bowl. Stir in the lime juice, agave nectar, tequila and lime peel. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
• Transfer the mixture to a container; cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead and kept frozen.)
• Freeze 4 margarita glasses for 1 hour. Scrape the granita into the frozen glasses and serve immediately.

GOLDEN MARGARITA

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the tequila, liqueur, lime juice, Simple Syrup and egg whites. Shake for 8 to 10 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
• Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

GOLDEN MARGARITA

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• If you like, rim a chilled margarita glass with salt: Wet the rim with a lime wedge then roll it in a shallow dish of coarse salt.
• In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and sour mix. Add a splash of orange juice if you prefer.
• Shake well .
• Strain into the prepared glass.
• Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve and enjoy.

MARGARITA GRANITA

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients. Pour into ice cream maker and follow directions for ice cream.
• For Strawberry Margarita variation: Add 1/2 cup pureed strawberries.