Bluecactusmargaritas Recipes

Steps:

• Moisten the rim of 6 rocks glasses with a lime wedge or water, then dip each glass in coarse salt.
• In a pitcher, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice just before serving. Divide among 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.

Steps:

• Blend sour mix, pineapple juice, tequila, Blue Curacao, lime juice, and ice together in a blender until smooth.

Steps:

• In a blender, add tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, citrus juices, lemonade concentrate, sugar (if desired) and crushed ice (if desired or to desired frozen consistency). Blend mixture until smooth and pour into salted glasses. Serve and good drinking!

Steps:

• To make Prickley Pear Margarita Mix:.
• In a blender add your bottle (1 liter) of Margarita mix. I usually just cut the cactus pears in half and scoop out the pink flesh. Add the fruit's flesh to the blender and blend until smooth.
• Strain mixture through a fine sieve or rice strainer. Press the pulp down to get any remaining liquid out.
• I usually pour strained mix back into margarita mix bottle and use the little left in the bottom of the container to make my first drink.
• For each drink:.
• Fill shaker half full of ice.
• Add 2 oz tequila, 3/4 oz blue curacao and the juice of half a lime.
• Shake well and strain into a 12 ounce glass that's been dipped in margarita salt and packed with ice. Pour Prickly Pear Margarita mix to the top and serve.
• Garnish with lime.
• Should make about 8 drinks.

Steps:

• Pour salt into a shallow dish large enough to fit the rim of the glasses you are using. Using 1 lime wedge for each glass, rub each rim. Dip rim in the plate of salt, and rotate gently to coat evenly. Place a lime wedge on each salted glass, and set aside.
• Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Place tequila, Triple sec, lime juice, blue curacao, and sugar in shaker, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill prepared glasses with ice cubes. Strain the margarita into the glasses, and serve immediately.