TRIO OF MARGARITAS - GINGER, GRAPEFRUIT AND TAMARIND

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Trio of Margaritas - Ginger, Grapefruit and Tamarind image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     beverage

Time 35m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 30

2 ounces white tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce Ginger Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
Coarse salt, optional
Lime wedge, optional
Pickled ginger, for garnish
2 ounces white tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce grapefruit juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
Coarse salt, optional
Lime wedge, optional
Sliced grapefruit, for garnish
2 ounces white tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1/2 ounce orange juice
1 ounce Tamarind Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Ice cubes
Coarse salt, optional
Lime wedge, optional
Wide strip orange zest, for garnish
Pomegranate seeds, for garnish
1 cup granulated sugar
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup tamarind paste

Steps:

  • Combine the tequila, Cointreau, ginger syrup, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim). Garnish with pickled ginger.
  • Combine the tequila, Cointreau, grapefruit juice, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim). Garnish with sliced grapefruit.
  • Combine the tequila, Cointreau, orange juice, tamarind syrup, lime juice and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a chilled martini glass with or without a salt rim (use the lime wedge to wet the rim). Garnish with orange zest and pomegranate seeds.
  • Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and ginger to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and infuse for 30 minutes. Strain before using.
  • Bring the sugar, 1 cup water and tamarind paste to a boil in a small saucepan and cook until the sugar has melted and the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and infuse for 30 minutes. Strain before using.

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