Strawberry Margarita

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2 ounces tequila blanco

1 1/2 ounces cointreau

3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

3 tablespoons strawberry puree

1/2 tablespoon simple syrup

Turbinado sugar for rim

Kosher salt for rim

Lime

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES | COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES | SERVINGS: 4

1. To make the simple syrup- add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water to a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Store in a container in the refrigerator for one month.

2. To make the strawberry puree- blend 1 clamshell of fresh strawberries until smooth. (You can also use frozen strawberries). Store the puree in the refrigerator for up to one week.

3. In a small bowl mix together the sugar and salt. Run a lime wedge around the edge of the glass and dip into the sugar-salt mixture just before serving.

4. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, cointreau, lime juice, strawberry puree, and simple syrup. Shake well.

5. Pour into a sugar/salt-rimmed glass filled with crushed ice.

6. Serve immediately.

   Enjoy y’all!