It's Friday Cocktail Time!! THE Margarita Edition!!

(Side note---my embroidered kimono shown here will be available for purchase next week! Necklaces, olive top, cocktail shaker available NOW!!...Another side note--Didn't Mr. Mojito pick out gorgeous flowers??? He's the sweetest!!)

Hey mommas!!! Happy Friday!! Today is a bit of a bittersweet Friday around here because it's our last official Friday of summer!! School starts next Friday for my kiddos!! We're excited to get back on a routine, but man it's always so sad to see summer go.  It's been such a busy summer.  I feel like it just got started and now it's already over. Bummer.

Well, I need a cocktail.  How about you mommas?? Did you know after an entire year of Friday Cocktail Times, I haven't made a margarita for you mommas?!! Whaaaaat??? Isn't that crazy?? I know. I love a good margarita---I mean who doesn't right?  Well, I've been waiting for just the right time to whip up a margarita recipe for you mommas, so what better time than my first video edition of Friday Cocktail Time?!!

PLUS!! It's an extra special edition, because we just released our adorable Cactus Cocktail Shaker which makes its debut in the video recipe!!  You NEED this cocktail shaker!! It is so stinkin' cute, I can hardly stand it.  Trust me--you'll feel the same way.  It makes a fabulous gift too!! Guaranteed that you won't find it in just any store.  It's such a unique and adorable addition to your bar and I know you're going to love it! Go to the Drinkware tab to get yours stat!! ;) So here it is mommas, my signature and delicious margarita...be sure to check out the video link below too!! :) Cheers mommas and adios summer!!

xx, Momma Mojito

 

MOMMA MOJITO'S SIGNATURE MARGARITA

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 oz. High Quality Silver Tequila (Patron, 1800, etc--I used 1800 in mine!)
  • 1 oz. High Quality Orange Liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Gran Gala)
  • Fresh Juice of Half a Lime (not the mini Key West limes but NORMAL sized limes!!)
  • Agave Nectar (1/4 oz nectar mixed with 1/4 oz water)--you don't want it too sweet!
  • Kosher Salt, Margarita Salt, Sugar (whichever you prefer) for the Rim
  • Lime Wedge for Garnish

Directions:

Take a lime wedge, and run it over the rim of your glass.  (You can use whatever glass you prefer--martini, margarita, rocks glass, etc.)  Now dip the rim of the glass in the salt and shake off the excess.  Set aside.  Now, fill your cocktail shaker with ice.  Add tequila, orange liqueur, agave nectar mixture, and lime juice to the cocktail shaker.  Shake until thoroughly chilled...approximately 10-20 seconds.  Strain into your glass.  You can serve over ice if you prefer but it's cold and delicious just how it is.  Garnish with the lime wedge.  Cheers mommas!!