May 3, 2013

Fresh Honey Margaritas

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These fresh honey margaritas are SO much better than the kind from the store! Made with freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice and sweetened with honey simple syrup. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan.

A Fresh Honey Margarita in a glass with a pitcher in the background.

Since we talked salsa earlier this week, it only seems appropriate to chat about margaritas today.  

Because we all know that they go hand in hand.  Like peanut butter and jelly.  Or really, peanut butter and chocolate in my mind.  Or like cookies and milk.  

But I need to stop getting sidetracked.  

Salsa and chips with homemade fresh honey margaritas.  Now that is definitely a happy hour match made in heaven that will help put even the worst of weeks behind you.

Now these margaritas do take a little bit of advance planning, but it’s definitely worth it.  That way, when you really need a drink after a long work week, it will be all ready to go.  

These margaritas are made with freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice, which is first steeped in zest.  

It’s sweetened with an easy honey simple syrup, which takes them up a notch from your average margarita.  

These definitely aren’t weak … but I think we could all use a good drink sometimes.

A Honey Margarita in a glass with a slice of lemon.

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Fresh honey margaritas

Fresh Honey Margaritas

Yield: about 6 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

These fresh honey margaritas are SO much better than the kind from the store! Made with freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice and sweetened with honey simple syrup. Dairy free, gluten free and vegan. 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • 4 teaspoons lime zest
  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 4 to 6 limes)
  • ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 lemons)
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1 cup triple sec
  • ice cubes, for serving

Instructions

  1. Begin by making a simple syrup. Add the water and honey to a small saucepan. Set over medium heat and stir occasionally, until the honey has completely dissolved into the water. Remove from the heat and set aside. Let the syrup cool completely before proceeding. You can make this in advance and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  2. In a medium bowl or a large liquid measuring cup, add the honey simple syrup, lime and lemon zest, lime and lemon juice and salt. Mix to combine then cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  3. Strain the juice mixture into a pitcher (and discard the zest). Add the tequila and triple sec to the pitcher and stir to combine.
  4. Use salt or sugar to rim the serving glasses if desired. Fill each glass with some ice cubes. Pour the margarita mixture over the ice and serve immediately.

Notes

Adapted from Cook's Illustrated Mexican Favorites

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 28gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 0g

Nutrition data shown is an estimate provided by an online calculator and is for informational purposes only. It should not be considered a substitute for a medical professional’s advice.

© Ashley / Cook Nourish Bliss
Cuisine: Mexican / Category: Drinks
Dairy Free, Drinks, Gluten Free, Recipes (ALL), Vegan, Vegetarian
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