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Trio of Margaritas - Ginger, Grapefruit and Tamarind

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces white tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce Ginger Syrup, recipe follows
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Coarse salt, optional
  • Lime wedge, optional
  • Pickled ginger, for garnish
  • 2 ounces white tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce grapefruit juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Coarse salt, optional
  • Lime wedge, optional
  • Sliced grapefruit, for garnish
  • 2 ounces white tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1/2 ounce orange juice
  • 1 ounce Tamarind Syrup, recipe follows
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • Ice cubes
  • Coarse salt, optional
  • Lime wedge, optional
  • Wide strip orange zest, for garnish
  • Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup tamarind paste

Instructions

  1. Watch how to make this recipe.
  2. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, ginger syrup, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim). Garnish with pickled ginger.
  3. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, grapefruit juice, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim). Garnish with sliced grapefruit.
  4. Combine the tequila, Cointreau, orange juice, tamarind syrup, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim). Garnish with orange zest and pomegranate seeds.
  5. Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and infuse for 30 minutes. Strain before using.
  6. Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and tamarind paste to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and infuse for 30 minutes. Strain before using.

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