Cointreau Grilled Tomato Margarita: A Savory Twist

There is nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail on a sunny afternoon, and this grilled tomato margarita adds a savory twist to a favorite. The grilled tomato brings a smoky sweetness that pairs with the zesty flavors of Cointreau, an orange liqueur made with sweet and bitter orange peels, and a spiced salt rim completes the glass.

Ingredients for 1 person

• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp kosher salt
• 1 lime wedge
• 1 oz Cointreau
• 2 oz Blanco tequila
• 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
• 1 oz grilled tomato juice
• 1 grilled tomato slice

How to make Cointreau Grilled Tomato Margarita

1. Make the spiced salt: in a shallow bowl or plate, mix the chili powder and salt. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a margarita or rocks glass, then dip the glass into the spiced salt until well coated.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the Cointreau, tequila, lime juice and tomato juice. Fill with ice and shake for 30 seconds, until chilled.
3. Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with the grilled tomato slice.