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Greetings, dear reader of my blog! Today’s post will be very useful for men. It is dedicated to the strawberry margarita cocktail.
This long drink, thanks to American cinema, is very popular among young ladies of all ages. There is, perhaps, not a single series in which the heroine would not sip this drink at a bachelorette party, a party or alone, in moments of painful reflection. What woman does not want to be like the heroine of her favorite movie? So, having mastered the Margarita recipe, you will definitely increase your attractiveness in the eyes of a lady already on the first date.
Historical background
There are many legends about the origin of the Margarita cocktail. Which of them is true, it is already impossible to establish today. But there are a few historical facts you can share with your lady as you blend the ingredients:
- the drink was invented in Latin America;
- period of creation – 1936-1948;
- The cocktail gained popularity thanks to Tom Hilton, the owner of a well-known hotel chain.
Almost every version of the legend mentions a woman named Margarita. But who she was, where she came from, and what relation she had to the drink, it was not possible to establish exactly.
Fortress of strawberry margarita
In the classic version, the strength of the Margarita cocktail is 20%. Not as strong as gin, but slightly more intoxicating than wine. Just right for a romantic date – you can drink a few servings, but not lose your head.
Calorie cocktail
The calorie content of a drink prepared according to the classic recipe is 168 kcal per 100 grams. But, if you use strawberry liqueur instead of fresh strawberries or replace the berries with syrup, the number of calories per 100 grams can increase to 258.
How and with what to drink
Margarita can be served both as an aperitif and at dinner. There are no strict requirements for snacks for this cocktail.
The drink is served in a special bowl-shaped glass – Margarita Glass. Its shape allows you to keep the temperature of the cocktail at an optimal level for longer. I recommend stocking up on a set of such dishes, it is perfect for serving any tropical cocktail.
However, if there are no suitable wine glasses, you can pour a strawberry Margarita into Martini glasses. The rim of the glass is decorated with sugar, salt or powdered sugar. On the edge before serving, you can put on half a strawberry or a slice of lime.
Strawberry Margarita Cocktail Recipes
For a strawberry margarita cocktail, the recipe does not contain clear proportions of ingredients. Their ratio can be changed to achieve the most pleasant taste of the finished drink. You can work out before a date and find the perfect composition for yourself, or arrange an evening of experiments with your girlfriend.
I recommend that you first master the classic version of this long drink, and then start preparing it according to alternative recipes.
Classic Edition
Ingredients:
- silver tequila – 50 ml;
- triple sec liqueur – 30 ml;
- lime juice – 15 ml;
- strawberries – 140 gr. (3-4 pieces);
- broken ice – 60 gr .;
- sugar – to decorate the glass.
Preparation:
- prepare a glass – dip the rim in water, and then in granulated sugar to make a beautiful border;
- put berries in a blender, pour lime juice, tequila and triple sec;
- pour ice into the blender bowl;
- beat all the ingredients;
- pour the drink into a prepared glass.
You can decorate the cocktail to your liking – a lime or a berry slice on the rim, half a strawberry or a grape on a skewer, a mint leaf … experiment!
With sugar syrup
Ingredients:
- tequila silver;
- triple-sec;
- lime juice;
- strawberry syrup – 20 ml;
- crushed ice;
- sugar to decorate the glass.
The number of components is the same as in the classic version.
Preparation:
- make a sugar border on a chilled margarita glass;
- pour liquid ingredients into a blender, fill with ice;
- beat for about a minute;
- pour the finished drink into a glass.
The taste of a drink prepared with the addition of strawberry syrup is richer and brighter. In our area it is difficult to find a truly fragrant and sweet strawberry that would not be lost in a cocktail. Syrup, and maybe even strawberry liqueur, will do the trick.
Also, this option is suitable for those who do not want an alcoholic cocktail to look like a smoothie. If, for you or your lady, the berry pulp in the drink gives the strawberry Margarita a special charm, you can supplement the indicated composition with several strawberries.
With rum
Ingredients:
- Bacardi rum – 80 ml;
- Malibu liqueur – 80 ml;
- lime – 1 pc.;
- strawberries – 12 pcs.;
- strawberry liqueur or syrup – 30 ml;
- soda water – 200 ml;
- ice and sugar.
Preparation:
- decorate the glasses with a sugar border and set them to cool;
- in a blender, beat the berries with strawberry liqueur;
- squeeze lime juice;
- put a couple of tablespoons of whipped strawberries at the bottom of each glass;
- in a blender, mix lime juice, rum and crushed ice;
- fill the glasses with a mixture from a blender by a third;
- Pour soda into glasses to the top.
A long drink made with this recipe will be lighter than a regular strawberry margarita. You will be able to drink several servings without fear of severe intoxication.
Non-alcoholic Margarita
Ingredients:
- lemon juice – 65 ml;
- orange juice – 95 ml;
- sugar syrup – 15 ml;
- strawberry syrup – 10 ml;
- strawberry puree (or whole berries) – 70 gr.;
- crushed ice;
- sugar to decorate the glass.
Preparation:
As in previous versions, all components are mixed in a blender and poured into glasses.
Cooking Instructions
I’ll give you some personal advice. Although I am not a big fan of strawberry margaritas (I prefer the Horseneck cocktail), I had to make it quite often at one time.
- Do not use packaged lime juice – only freshly squeezed! With the juice from the package, the drink acquires the nastiest taste.
- Berries can be taken fresh or frozen – there is not much difference. But I categorically do not recommend replacing them with strawberry jam.
- The classic Margarita is sometimes made with golden tequila. For a strawberry cocktail, this option is categorically unacceptable.
- You can decorate a glass not only with sugar, but also with powdered sugar, and even with salt. The last option, by the way, is the most interesting, because salt successfully sets off the sourness of strawberries.
- You can add almost any liqueurs and rum to a cocktail, but you should not pour vodka and cognac into it. Hops from such a combination will come quickly, but no pleasure.
Well, I hope your lady likes your experiments as a bartender, and your date with a strawberry margarita goes well. Subscribe to my blog to receive new recipes for delicious cocktails regularly! And be sure to tell me in the comments if my recommendations were useful to you.