Citrus Margarita with Lemon, Lime and Ginger Rim

By vealam

Ingredients

• For the rim:
• Zest of two organic lemons
• Zest of one organic lime
• 1.5 cups sugar
• 1.5 tablespoon ground ginger
• 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
• For the margarita:
• 1 oz fresh pink grapefruit juice
• .5 oz lime juice
• .5 oz lemon juice
• 2 oz tequila blanco
• .5 oz Cointreau

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from athoughtforfood.net

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions to prepare the rim

1. In a bowl, whisk together sugar and citrus zest. Let sit for 1 hour before using.

2. Once ready to use, spoon a quarter cup of the citrus sugar onto a plate. Add the ginger and Kosher salt and give it a quick stir to disperse.

Instructions for the margarita

1. To rim the glass, moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. Dab the rim with the sugar-salt mixture until it’s coated.

2. For the margarita, add the grapefruit juice, lime juice, lemon juice, tequila and Cointreau to a measuring cup. Give a couple stirs. Fill prepared glass with ice and pour cocktail in. Garnish with lime wedge.