Friday, April 29, 2016

Lemon Lime Mint Margarita

 

 

 

Just in time for Cinco de Mayo next week, I created a unique and refreshing summertime margarita to add to my cocktail repertoire. We have been experiencing some really pretty days, as April turns to May; filled with sunshine and perfect for sitting on my patio with a fun drink. This margarita, made with lemonade, lime juice, fresh mint and tequila is as delicious as it is pretty and I look forward to using this recipe all summer long.

If you are a mojito fan, you will love this twist on a margarita and its delightful muddling of the fresh mint. I don't own a tool to muddle the mint in the glass, but a wooden spoon worked just fine. Grab some chips and salsa, make yourself one of these margaritas and have a mini fiesta right at home.

To prepare this cocktail: wet the rim of a cocktail glass, then dip in kosher salt. Add crushed ice, 1 ounce lime juice and 4 fresh mint leaves to the glass. Muddle the leaves until they are bruised. Add 1 ounce white tequila and 4 ounces lemonade to the glass. Mix with cocktail stirrer, garnish with additional mint leaves and enjoy.

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

{Linking with these friends}


French Country Cottage

A Stroll Thru Life

Savvy Southern Style

The Charm of Home

Art and Sand

Between Naps on the Porch

Cozy Little House

Eclectic Red Barn

Skip To My Lou

Rooted in Thyme

Craftberry Bush

21 Rosemary Lane

New House New Home

Stonegable

Rattlebridge Farm

 

11 comments:

  1. That sounds like a good recipe. It's hard to believe we're on the heels of May. The weather is much better and things are coming alone outdoors. Can't wait to see more things flowering and the leaves on the trees. Have a great weekend!

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  2. Ooo! I'll be making this next week...oh, heck, I'll be making it this evening! Have a great weekend, Vicki!

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  3. It looks refreshing and pretty! I could go for one right now. Right. Now. !!!!

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  4. I love lemon. I love lime. I love margaritas. I'm growing mint in my backyard. = party time! Thanks for the great idea!

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  5. What a perfect treat for a warm day. Now all I need is a WARM day! Enjoy your weekend, Vicki!

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  6. You always make the best cocktails! Pinning! Would love for you to share it on Dishing It & Digging It on Sunday at 4 PM.

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  7. I LOVE mojitos and margaritas so a combination of both is right up my alley. Gonna try it!!

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  8. I wish we could say the same about the weather on the opposite side of the state!
    Lemon Lime Mint Margarita sounds gator eat . . .

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  9. Mojitos and margaritas are two of my favorite drinks but I never thought of combining the two! Thanks for making this possible!

    I would love it if you would share this and more on my weekly link party : )

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  10. Those sound delicious - hope you enjoy quite a few today!

    Thanks for sharing with SYC.

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  11. Sounds delicious! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!

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