Spicy Thai Lemongrass Ginger Margarita
Fresh flavors of ginger and lemongrass make this mouthwatering Thai-style margarita a special cocktail.
Servings 2 margaritas (ingredients can be doubled keeping the ingredient proportions the same)
Calories 153kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1-inch long fresh Thai Bird Chile destemmed and slit lengthwise (if a less spicy cocktail is desired, the seeds may be scraped and discarded)
- 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Lemongrass Stir-In Paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Gourmet Garden Ginger Stir-In Paste
- 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 3 ounces Blanco (White or Silver) Tequila
- 1 ounce Agave Nectar
- Optional garnish: lime wedges
Instructions
- In a shaker or quart Mason jar, combine the chile, lemongrass, ginger and lime juice. Muddle the chile well.1 1-inch long fresh Thai Bird Chile, 1 tablespoon Gourmet Garden Lemongrass Stir-In Paste, 1 1/2 teaspoons Gourmet Garden Ginger Stir-In Paste, 1 1/2 ounces freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- Add the tequila, agave nectar and 1 1/2 cups of ice. Shake vigorously for 1 minute.3 ounces Blanco (White or Silver) Tequila, 1 ounce Agave Nectar
- Strain into 2 8-ounce Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge (optional).Optional garnish: lime wedges
Notes
Gourmet Garden Stir-In Paste are usually sold in the produce section of the grocery store with the other herbs (chilled). We recommend this brand because of it's prepared consistency and easy mixing into a cocktail. If unavailable other brands may be substituted.
If bird chilies are not available at your local grocery store check with an Asian supermarket.
Nutrition
Calories: 153kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 42mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Iron: 0.2mg