Happy National Margarita Day!

How are you going to celebrate National Margarita Day??  Are you a salted-rim type of person; frozen; fruity?

Here is a recipe idea I came across in my travels to help get you on your way to celebrating a delicious and fun holiday!

Raspberry Margarita – this one takes a bit to make, but is well worth the extra time!

What you will need:

• 2 pints fresh raspberries
• 2 3/4 cups sugar
• Juice from one lime (for puree)
• Zest from 3 limes (for lime sugar)
• 1 lime wedge (for lime sugar)
• 2 cups tequila
• 1/2 cup triple sec
• 2 limes (for margarita)
• Ice

How to make it: Put the raspberries, 1/4 cup of sugar, and juice from one lime into a medium saucepan.  Cook covered over low heat for about 20 minutes.

While that is cooking, take 2 cups of sugar and the lime zest and mix together.  Wet the rims of the margarita glasses with the lime wedge and dip the rims into the lime sugar!

In a blender, mix together 1 cup tequila, 1/4 cup triple sec, 1/4 cup sugar, and juice from one lime.  Add the ice and blend until smooth.  Add the fruit mixture/puree above and serve 4 of your favorite friends!  Add the remaining ingredients to make 4 more delicious margaritas!

What is your favorite kind of margarita?  Ole!

{Please, as always, drink responsibly!}