smoked margarita
INGREDIENTS
12 Whole Lime wedges, slit in center
1/2 Cup turbinado sugar
1 1/2 Cup Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice from Grilled Limes
3 Cup Silver Tequila
4 1/2 Cup Cointreau
3/4 Cup Your Favorite Smoked Simple Syrup
1/2 Cup kosher salt
As Needed ice
PREPARATION
Steps
1
When ready to cook, start the Z Grill according to grill instructions. Set the temperature to 450 degrees F (set to HIGH setting) and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
2
Cut limes in half, dip into turbinado sugar and place on preheated grill flesh side down.
3
Grill for 5 minutes or until you get some char. Remove limes from grill and juice them.
4
Add lime juice, tequila, Cointreau, and Smoked Simple Syrup to a pitcher. Stir to combine.
5
Place the Smoked Cocktail Salt in a low sided dish just big enough to fit the rim of the glass into.
6
Run the lime around each glass rim, dip into the salt and fill with ice.
7
Garnish with the lime wedge and pour in premixed margarita mixture. Enjoy!