Photo by Lindsay Landis, Taylor Hackbarth
The tequila sunrise and the margarita come together in this frozen drink recipe that's bursting with citrus notes and a refreshing tang.
Recipe information
Total Time
10 minutes
Yield
Makes 4 drinks
Ingredients
Margarita or coarse sea salt, for rimming glass
1
lime wedge, for rimming glass
1
/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1
1/2 cups orange juice
3
/4 cup (6 ounces) tequila
2
tablespoons (1 ounce) Cointreau or triple sec
2
tablespoons lime juice
3
cups crushed ice
1
/4 cup grenadine
For Garnish
4
orange slices
4
maraschino cherries
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Preparation
Step 1
1. Spread a layer of salt in a shallow dish. Run lime wedge around the rims of 4 highball glasses to moisten; dip rims in salt.
Step 2
2. Place orange juice concentrate, orange juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a blender. Add ice and pulse until smooth. Divide margarita evenly among glasses.
Step 3
3. Tilt glasses and pour 1 tablespoon grenadine down the side of each drink; grenadine will sink to the bottom and create a sunset effect. Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries and serve.
From Breakfast for Dinner: Recipes for Frittata Florentine, Huevos Rancheros, Sunny-Side-Up Burgers, and More! by Lindsay Landis & Taylor Hackbarth, © 2013 Quirk Books