KUMQUAT MARGARITAS

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These golden margaritas bring a bit of sunshine to a winter table. Eye-catching kumquats are the secret ingredient. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 lime wedges
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pint kumquats (about 30)
3/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups crushed ice
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of four margarita or cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Set glasses aside., Place tequila in a blender. Rinse kumquats; cut in half and remove seeds. Add to blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain, discarding skins and pulp., Return puree to blender. Add the lime juice, ice and sugar; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2965mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 3g protein.