Recipe and photo courtesy of Melissa Guerra
The Rimmer:
1 T. flaked margarita salt (12g)
Fresh lime wedges
The Margarita:
16 oz. sliced strawberries (480g)
3 oz. tequila (88mlml)
3 oz. orange liquor (88ml)
½ c. fresh lime juice (120ml)
¼ c. honey or agave syrup (60ml)
2 c. ice cubes (500g)
Fresh mint for garnish*
Spoon the margarita salt into a circle on a flat dinner plate. The circle should have approximately the same diameter as the cocktail glass you are using. Prepare the margarita glass by moistening the rim of the glass with the fresh lime wedge. Press the rim of the glass into margarita salt. Set aside.
Combine the strawberries, tequila, lime juice, orange liquor and honey in the container of a blender. Pulse once or twice to combine. Add the ice cubes and puree well. Pour mixture into the prepared glasses and serve immediately garnished with fresh mint and a thinly sliced lime wedge.
*To release the mint oil and aroma, clap the mint leaves between your hands.