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Pink Frozen Margarita

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (110)
Pink Frozen Margarita image
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
1 fl oz Blanco tequila
2/3 fl oz Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
1/3 fl oz Italian red bitter liqueur
2/3 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
2/3 fl oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)
1⁄4 barspoon Xanthan gum (E415) (optional)

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How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime slice wheel.

Method

  1. DRY BLEND (without ice) first 5 ingredients (all but Xanthan gum) on a slow setting and then gradually add Xanthan while continuing to blend.
  2. Add half a 7oz scoop of crushed ice and BLEND some more.
  3. POUR into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime slice wheel.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
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Health & Nutrition

Alcohol content:

We don't have enough information to calculate the alc./vol., but based on known ingredients, this recipe contains at least:

  • 17.8 grams of pure alcohol

Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.

History

Adapted from a recipe created by Matt Armato in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Review

A bittersweet Frozen Margarita. While you're at it, double the recipe and make two!

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Comments & Discussion

Doug Bain Premium Member
Divine. Used honey syrup instead of agave, based on a tip from a mixologist that the honey brings out the agave spirit better than agave syrup. This was also my first time using xanthan gum because enough of Simon's recipes talked me into it. A revelation. I'll be in the blender more this summer.
score: 1
Matt Premium Member
Exceptional - the color and bitterness (from the Campari) give the impression that it has a pink grapefruit base (although it isn't tart, and is actually a bit sweet). Vibrant pink color.
score: 2
Matt Premium Member
I believe the instruction to "strain" into a chilled glass is meant to be "pour" into a chilled glass. This is intended to be a frozen (slushy) cocktail - isn't it?
score: 2
Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member
Thanks. Matt. I've corrected and updated the instructions.
score: 2
Loz Horner
An absolute winner when it’s mega hot. And always impresses visually.
score: 1
Florian Ruf Premium Member
Very nice on a hot afternoon. I would reduce the agave syrup, maybe to 1 cl.
score: 1
Chris Dimal
Very nice drink. Masks the terrible Mixto Tequila very well, with orange, Campari and lime to the fore. I also added some extra agave syrup since I slightly overpoured the Campari.
score: 1
Matt Eschbach
Great on a warm evening. The Campari cuts through the ice with a pleasant bitter. Substantially better than your typical frozen margarita.
score: 2

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$4.26 per cocktail*

Makes a minimum of 12.5 cocktails.
Shipping and applicable tax calculated at checkout.


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