tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22744699.post-1152483867195686812006-07-09T17:24:00.000-05:002006-07-09T17:24:27.206-05:002006-07-09T17:24:27.206-05:00<a href="http://foodiesacrossborders.blogspot.com/"></a><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p></o:p></span><span lang="EN-CA">The truth is, I got this recipe several years ago from a Grand Marnier ad in a magazine!!<span style=""> </span>It’s shaken, not stirred (<b style=""><i style="">yeah, baby!</i></b>), not the frozen, slushy kind.<span style=""> </span>It is <b style=""><i style="">the best</i></b> margarita I’ve ever made or had, and everyone I know has said the same!!<span style=""></span></span><span lang="EN-CA"><o:p> </o:p></span> <p class="MsoNormal"><i style=""><span lang="EN-CA">I know it sounds like a product plug, but I guarantee that neither I nor anyone I know is an employee of or rep for Grand Marnier!</span></i></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Grand Marnier Margarita</span></i></b><br /><span lang="EN-CA">30 ml/1 oz Grand Marnier liqueur<br />30 ml/1 oz Tequila<br />30 ml/1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice<br /><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Pour all ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker.<span style=""> </span>Shake to your liking and strain into a margarita glass rimmed with salt.<span style=""> </span>Garnish with a lime wedge.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><i style=""><span lang="EN-CA">Notes:</span></i></b><br /><span lang="EN-CA">I know that in <st1:state st="on">California</st1:State> (and perhaps the rest of the <st1:place st="on"><st1:country-region st="on">USA</st1:country-region></st1:place>), there are a myriad of options for tequilas.<span style=""> </span>In <st1:country-region st="on"><st1:place st="on">Canada</st1:place></st1:country-region> (and especially where I live), our options are fewer.<span style=""> </span>I recommend Sauza Conmemorativo Imported Tequila Anejo (Aged) – super smooth and especially lovable in this drink.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">These are freakin’<b style=""><i style=""> potent</i></b>!<span style=""> </span>And exceptionally quaffable, <b style=""><i style="">especially</i></b> on a hot summer day!!<span style=""> </span>Please drink responsibly and plan ahead for your guests if you aim to serve these delightful drinkies!<span style=""> </span>Taxis are always one option; invest in knee and elbow pads if you think walking seems viable – <b style=""><i style="">trust me</i></b> on this one!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">If you somehow miraculously <b style=""><i style="">don’t</i></b> finish the bottle of Grand Marnier and are looking for other ideas on how to use it, the <a href="http://www.grand-marnier.com/">Grand Marnier web site</a> offers lots of other delicious drink recipes (complete with tasting notes and pairing suggestions), plus a deck of decadent dessert offerings!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">My <b style=""><i style="">own</i></b> pairing suggestion:<span style=""> </span>serve these babies with our own <i style=""><a href="http://foodiesacrossborders.blogspot.com/2006/07/recipe-grilled-citrus-jalapeno-shrimp.html">Grilled Citrus Jalapeno Shrimp</a></i>!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">Enjoy!!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-CA">~ One of Seven</span></p>One of Sevenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09050894314545967612noreply@blogger.com