This easy recipe adds a savory twist to one of our favorite cocktails.
There's nothing quite like a refreshing cocktail on a sunny afternoon, and this Grilled Tomato Margarita is no exception! The grilled tomatoes add a smoky-sweetness that pairs perfectly with the zesty flavors of Cointreau.
Using Cointreau adds the guarantee of the exceptional richness of 40+ aromas, quality sweet and bitter orange peels from the world’s finest terroirs, and 170 years+ of know-how—all resulting in a perfectly balanced cocktail. Thanks to the distillery’s rich history and expertise, as well as the spirit's unique organoleptic qualities, Cointreau is an orange liqueur in a league of its own.
Difficulty
Easy
Serves
1 person
Preparation time
5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
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
STEPS
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.
In a cocktail shaker, combine the Cointreau, tequila, lime juice, and tomato juice. Fill with ice and shake 30 seconds, until chilled.
Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain the margarita into the glass. Garnish with the grilled tomato slice.
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