Like any margarita recipe, you need fresh lime to add a bit of sour yet zesty flavor to cut the sweetness of the orange juice and amaretto. It features the signature almond flavor of Amaretto creating a unique margarita that is balanced and smooth. Legend says that one of the bartenders suggested using it for margaritas because it looked larger and would then probably fetch a higher price. Ingredients Here's what you'll need to make this amaretto cocktail Fresh Lime. Jump To Recipe A refreshing and Italian spin on the classic margarita, this Italian Margarita recipe is light and perfectly sweet. After ordering new champagne glasses, these oddly shaped glasses arrived instead.
Truthfully, I don’t know but one of the most popular legends is that it came from a restaurant in Los Angeles. Why are margarita glasses shaped like thatīecause it looks like an upside-down sombrero!! Just kidding. If you don’t refrigerate your Italian margarita it will eventually ferment and then you will have Italian margarita beer. This four ingredient margarita takes amaretto liquor which adds a sweet almond flavor to this cocktail, while orange juice and lime juice adds a tart and. The flavor has notes of almond and citrus on the finish, but the beginning of the sip tastes like your favorite margarita. The Combier brand was the first Triple Sec, but there are many different brands. The bright citrus flavor comes from the peels of sweet and bitter oranges and other ‘secret’ ingredients blended with neutral spirits. Margaritas are a juice-based formula and should always be refrigerated for health-based reasons. An Italian margarita is a variation on a classic margarita that uses amaretto in place of the orange liqueur ( Cointreau ), in combination with orange juice, lime juice, and tequila. Triple Sec is an orange-flavored liqueur originally from France. *to make a frozen margarita add the mixture and ice to a blender.
So what is a margarita girl to do in a predicament like that, come up with her own!Īfter a trip to the store and playing the bartender in my kitchen, I finally found the perfect recipe for the best Italian margarita. Rosemary Sprig, Orange and Lime Slices - the garnish: If you are feeling fancy, brûlée an orange slice with sugar and a culinary torch, like me.There are three things I know for: my love of Pete Wentz (and Fall Out Boy), all things aqua, and all the margaritas! The Italian margarita came to be when I was craving the same drink I had once been served at a restaurant but didn’t feel like taking the 90-minute drive to get one. Tequila (of course) - Blanco tequila/silver tequila (preferred), but Reposado tequila tastes great too!Īmaretto Liqueur - the "Italian" in an Italian Margarita Here's what you'll need for this Italian Margarita recipe: What I ended up with is an Italian margarita that is tart, sweet, and strong - basically, everything a DAMN GOOD margarita should be. Great drink for parties, happy hour or Summer drink sipping by the pool. If you are looking for a refreshing drink this is the one for you. Simple Italian margarita ingredients for the tastiest alcoholic drink. You can’t go wrong with this alcohol mixed drink recipe. Pour the mixture through the strainer and into the glass. Close it up and give it a good, long shake for at least 30 seconds. Stir in the amaretto, lemon juice, lime juice, and tequila. I played around with the ratio of fresh lime juice and orange juice to amaretto until I got it just right. Easy Italian margarita with Amaretto and tequila. In exchange for one (or two) alcoholic beverages: Prepare a cocktail by adding ice to a mini shaker. The result is a margarita that is strong enough to be called a cocktail, but light enough to make you feel like youre sitting on a beach in Italy. So I took to my kitchen and started experimenting - a super fun perk of the job. Meet the Italian Margarita - a refreshing cocktail that combines luscious and sweet amaretto liqueur with freshly squeezed lime juice, tequila, and orange juice. However, I really wanted to make it from scratch. In the past, I was taught to make this Italian cocktail with Orange Liqueur (aka triple sec) and pre-made sweet and sour. Ingredients: What's a Margarita in Italian? Nutty Amaretto is often used in desserts, and enjoyed on its own, but it also makes a delicious margarita. Made from almonds, apricots, or both, you'll find this liqueur has a strong almond flavor with a hint of cherry. Amaretto is a sweet Italian liqueur originating from Saronno, Italy giving this cocktail its Italian flair.
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