Fresh Raspberry Margaritas

Name: Fresh Raspberry Margaritas
Yield: Serves 4 to 6 (Makes about 1 quart)
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup, fresh raspberries; 1/2 cup, lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes; 1/2 cup, lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons; 1/4 cup, superfine sugar; Pinch, table salt; 2 cups, crushed ice; 1 cup, 100 percent agave tequila, preferably Reposado; 1/2 cup, Triple Sec; 1/2 cup, Chambord (or desired raspberry liqueur)

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 2000, America's Test Kitchen TV

Put away that blender. For the ultimate margarita, mix premium tequila with fresh juice and zest, and shake it yourself.

SERVES4 to 6 (Makes about 1 quart)

TIME15 minutes

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 (Tripl...

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