Soooooo......

[Betty]

Originally Posted by RStar

Oh, man! I just might need to work on a Margarita Fiz!

I have a great lime tree and orange tree that I make a great Margarita with now, and this could be an interesting twist! Not that I'll pay $200 for this, but it gave me the idea of how to use club soda (I make a concentrate with fresh juice, mixed with a simple syrup infused with the zest of the limes and oranges that need to be diluted any way). While I prefer the "frozen Margarita" blended in the blender to resemble a slushie, on the rocks is nice as well because of it's ease. The next question is.....do I try egg white foam as in the traditional Gin Fiz recipe (or in this case like the Orange Fiz)? Or would that be too much?

Do you use the Cook's Illustrated recipe? I highly recommend it.

Published July 1, 2000.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
The best margarita recipe would produce a drink with a balanced blend of fresh citrus flavors and tequila. We discovered the correct proportions (equal parts juice, orange liqueur, and tequila) for the best balance. The right alcohol (Triple Sec and a resposado tequila, made from 100 percent blue agave) gave our margarita recipe a mellow, delicate flavor. And the best citrus mix (lemon and lime zest steeped in their juices) gave it a deep, refreshing citrus flavor.

MAKES ABOUT 1 QUART, SERVING 4 TO 6
The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors in the finished margaritas. We recommend steeping for the full 24 hours, although the margaritas will still be great if the mixture is steeped only for the minimum 4 hours. If you're in a rush and need to serve margaritas immediately, omit the zest and skip the steeping process altogether.
INGREDIENTS
4teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2cup lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes
4teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons
1/4cup superfine sugar
pinch table salt
2cups crushed ice
1cup 100 percent agave tequila, preferably Reposado
1cup Triple Sec
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours.
2. Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 or 6 margarita or double old-fashioned glasses. Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher or cocktail shaker. Add tequila, Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice; stir or shake until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glasses; serve immediately.