The best way to make frozen margaritas: Just put margarita ice cubes in a blender! Mix things up by trying one of our flavored Smoky Orange, Sweet and Spicy Lime or Tangy Hibiscus salts.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 6 hr 25 min |
| Active: | 25 min |
| Yield: | 6 frozen margaritas |
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice
- 2/3 cup superfine sugar
- Lime wedges, for the glasses
- Coarse salt or flavored salt, for the glasses (recipes follow)
- 12 ounces tequila
- 3 oranges
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Kosher salt
- 4 limes
- Kosher salt
- Large pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 tablespoons kosher salt
Instructions
- Mix 1 1/2 cups water, the orange liqueur, lime juice and superfine sugar in a pitcher. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 6 hours; you should get about 32 ice cubes.
- Moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge or water, then dip in coarse salt.
- For each drink, puree 6 to 7 margarita ice cubes in a blender with 2 ounces tequila. With the motor running, add 6 to 7 regular ice cubes, one at a time, until slushy. Pour into the prepared glasses.
- Grate the orange zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with the smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons more kosher salt.
- Grate the lime zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with the cayenne, sugar and 1 more tablespoon salt.
- Using a spice grinder, process the hibiscus flowers until powdery, then mix with the kosher salt.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 458 |
| Total Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 50 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 701 mg |