With Valentine's Day just around the corner, it's time to pucker-up! I made this cocktail for my friend and talented chef, Ryan Scott (yes, from Bravo's "Top Chef", among a zillion other ventures!) while visiting him on his show at KGO radio in San Francisco last week. If you listen to the podcast (Click here!), you'll hear that it was quite a hit!
Now is the perfect time to do a little cocktail experimentation with all your favorites from your local market's citrus section. Blood oranges, tangerines, grapefruits, key limes, meyer lemons - the list goes on! This is my fun twist on the classic margarita and I hope that you'll enjoy it with your favorite friends. Happy Valentine's Day!
PUCKER-UP MARGARITA
1 1/2 ounces Meyer Lemon Infused Blanco Tequila
1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed Meyer lemon juice1 ounce limoncello
Splash of agave ready syrup
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with lots of ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Strain into a glass with fresh ice
Makes 1 cocktail
MEYER LEMON INFUSED BLANCO TEQUILA
1 bottle blanco tequila
Peel from 12 Meyer lemons, ALL white pith removed
Combine the two and let sit for 2 days.
Makes a lot!
