Frozen Margarita

Ingredients

• 2 oz Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Triple Sec
• 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
• 1 pinch Salt
• Lime wheel · optional garnish

Method

1. 1

   Run a lime wedge around half the rim of the glass and dip it in salt.

2. 2

   Add the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, simple syrup, and a cup of ice to a blender.

3. 3

   Blend until smooth and slushy.

4. 4

   Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

The Story

The frozen Margarita is tied to a 1971 invention: a Dallas restaurateur converted a soft-serve machine to make slushy Margaritas. It became a symbol of American Tex-Mex restaurants and is still a warm-weather favorite.