Meyer Lemon Margaritas
Meyer Lemon Margaritas
These margaritas use lemons instead of limes, looking picturesque when topped with edible flowers.This recipe is courtesy of Ann Hsu Kaufman/Grits and Chopsticks.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
2
Total time: 6 minutes
Ingredients
- 3 ounce freshly-squeezed meyer lemon juice
- 3 ounce triple sec
- 3 ounce tequila
- kosher salt
- lemon wedges, for garnish
- edible pansies (optional)
Directions
- Pour approximately ¼ cup salt into a small saucer.
- Run a lemon wedge over the rims of two glasses (margarita or double old-fashioned), then invert glass and dip rim of each glass into the salt.
- Add a few cubes of ice to each glass and set aside.
- Fill a shaker with crushed ice.
- Pour lemon juice, tequila and triple sec into shaker and cover.
- Shake vigorously.
- Pour drinks into each glass, and top with lemon wedges and edible flowers, if using.
- Serve immediately.