Citrus Margarita

On Saturdays I enjoy sipping on a refreshing cocktail. May it be at a local Mexican restaurant with a plate of tacos or with my sister at home settling in to watch a movie. My drink of choice would have to be margaritas. A quality tequila swirled with fresh juice and a salt-rimmed glass, perfection. Enjoy!

A citrus margarita is quickly created with grapefruit juice, orange juice and lime juice. Ice is boring -- why not add frozen segments of grapefruit instead to keep your margarita chilled. Live a little by topping off that rim with a candied orange salt mix.

Citrus Margarita

by Sweet Life / Vianney Rodriguez

Makes 4 margaritas

Ingredients:

lime or orange wedges

candied orange peel salt

1 cup tequila

1/2 cup grapefruit juice

1/2 cup orange juice

1/3 cup fresh lime juice

1/2 cup Cointreau

ice cubes

Directions:

On a small plate spread salt. With lime or orange wedges moisten rim of 6-ounce glasses. Dip glasses into salt. Place glasses into freezer to chill.

In a pitcher combine tequila, grapefruit, orange juice, lime juice and Cointreau. Remove glasses from freezer and serves margaritas mixture over ice. Serve

Candied Orange Peel Salt Mix

by Sweet Life / Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients:

2 oranges

1 1/2 cup water

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup of sugar

2 tablespoons salt

Directions:

Cut off top and bottoms of oranges. Peel and remove pith. Cut rind into strips. Place water and 1 cup sugar in saucepan, when sugar has dissolved add orange strips and let the mix come to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes. Remove strips and drain well. Toss strips in the 1/2 cups sugar and allow to dry overnight on cooling rack. Add strips to food processor with the 2 tablespoons of salt. Pulse until you reach your desired texture. Rim your glass and enjoy. Store in airtight container.

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