I have no idea why I’m always so shocked every time spring comes around. It never fails that every year when spring rolls around, I think we’ll actually get spring-like temperatures and just kidding. We go straight from cold to 90 degree weather. There’s nothing I crave more than an ice-cold margarita on hot summer day. Tequila isn’t usually my drink of choice but I do enjoy nicely constructed margarita. Today, we’re making a refreshing lemon margarita that’s perfect all year round.
So here’s the thing with tequila: I don’t drink it often because it either makes me really sleepy or completely crazy. You know that feeling, don’t you?
What I know for sure is that I could really use a lemon margarita as I write this. Over the weekend, John and I walked, what felt like, a million miles. Even though it was much-needed, I’m exhausted and could really use a yummy margarita. Not only did we walk a lot but it felt like a thousand degrees outside. Y’all. It felt like hell outside. How is this even possible – it’s May for crying out loud! Anyway, I promise I won’t complain about the temperatures. I’d much rather have warmer temperatures over brutal winters.
Ice cold lemon margarita
I had a bunch of lemons from the store and so I figured, don’t make lemonade, make a margarita instead! Then a light bulb went off. I don’t always get salt with my margaritas but I wanted to do something unique with this recipe. Here’s where OREGANO SALT comes in.
It’s so easy to make flavored salts and when I found a bit of oregano in the fridge, I naturally thought oregano salt – that’s normal, right? Anyway, it was as easy as throwing some salt (I used kosher salt) and oregano in a food processor and pulsing until it’s a coarse texture.
Obviously, if you’re not feeling experimental, just use regular kosher salt or no salt. But come on, the salt combined with the color of the margarita is just so good.
Ingredients
- 3/4 oz fresh lemon juice
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1.5 oz tequila
- Oregano salt, if using
Instructions
- Using a lime, rub fresh lime juice around one section of a glass. Dip in salt; set aside.
- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker, fill with ice then shake until the shaker is frosty. Pour into prepared glass and top with ice.
