Welcome to National Margarita Weekend! (Many beverages get their own day, but Margaritas go above and beyond!) Stay warm and enjoy a Margarita.
Last Fall, I hosted a bachelorette party for a dear friend, and margaritas were her request. (Yay, Angie, Baby!) So, here are the recipes for both the hi-test and family-friendly versions I served:
Super Simple Margarita Punch
1 lg can frozen limeade
1 c water
¼ – 1/3 c fresh lime juice
½ c Grand Marnier
¾ c silver tequila
1 bottle champagne
Family Friendly Margarita Punch
1 lg can frozen limeade
1 can water
Peach nectar (or orange juice)
Sparkling white grape juice
Garnishes: skewers of purple grapes, strawberries, and a lime wedge
Combine all but the champagne/sparkling juice and keep chilled till serving time. At serving time, pour over ice into the punch bowl and add champagne. Garnish each glass.
KISS Tips: Try paper umbrellas with long stems as the garnish skewers. For other variations, blend in fresh or frozen strawberries or include berries in the ice cubes. You could also add muddled fresh jalapeno slices (no seeds) for a crazy bit of kick. This would also be delightful served in a carved-out watermelon.
