Prepare the glasses separately, then add 2/3 cup to each glass and garnish with ice. This will infuse some of the tequila with the heat and flavor of the chili pepper. (or about 2 cups) of freshly squeezed lime juice, 16 oz. Using a muddler (or a wooden spoon, or potato masher), muddle together the tequila and the jalapeño for about 10 to 15 seconds. Simple pitcher directions: Simply, place 6 cups of ice into a large pitcher. Reposado (rested): must be aged in oak barrels for minimum of 2 to a maximum of 12 months.Īñejo: rested in oak casks for 1-3 years you’ll notice a distinctly smoky character.Ĭurados: flavoured tequilas, such as strawberry, lemon or watermelon. Pitcher (8 servings): Place 1 ½ cups tequila, 2 cups apple cider, ¾ cup Triple Sec or Cointreau, and ¾ cup lime juice in a pitcher. Infuse the tequila: Place the jalapeño and 3 tablespoons of the tequila into a pitcher. Oro (gold): can be a blend with older aged tequila, but the colour most often comes from added colouring. The spirit is distilled from the blue agave plant (agave azul) and there are two distinct grades, those made from 100% fermented agave juice and a lower end version that must be made from at least 51% agave (the rest is made up with other less expensive ingredients such as molasses and corn syrup).įor cocktail making you don’t need one that’s super expensive – save that for sipping or in more robust cocktails – but they can vary in taste and quality here’s a quick guide to help decipher the label:īlanco or plata (white/silver): bottled after distillation or up to 2 months in stainless steel or briefly in oak barrels. Tequila’s name is derived from the town of Tequila northwest of Guadalajara in Mexico where the spirit originated and legally it can only be made in just a few places close to the town. Then remove the chunks and use right away or store them in a freezer-safe container up to 9 months. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight if time allows. Garnish with a wedge of lime of you like. Chop up the flesh into 1/2-inch chunks (the smaller they are, the easier they are to blend) and spread them evenly over a baking sheet.
Blend on high until smooth and serve immediately. Place all ingredients into a high-speed blender. Let the pitcher sit for 5 minutes to allow the ice to melt a little, stir again, then pour into 6 salt-rimmed glasses filled with fresh ice. Here’s a simple recipe to serve 4: 8-oz tequila (1 cup) 4-oz Triple Sec (1/2 cup) 4-oz lime juice (1/ cup) 1 and 1/3 cups frozen strawberries. Pour in 350ml tequila, 270ml fresh lime juice and 180ml Grand Marnier, then stir to combine. To make the pitcher of margaritas In a large pitcher, combine tequila, cointreau, lime juice, and agave syrup. Fill a jug with crushed ice, 2 sliced limes and 1 sliced orange.
Scale up: For easy entertaining, opt for a pitcher version to serve a party of 6.
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