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  • Frozen Sunrise Margaritas
    • cook: 10 minutes
    • servings: 4
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    Summary

    The tequila sunrise and the margarita come together in this frozen drink recipe that's bursting with citrus notes and a refreshing tang.

    Ingredients

    Margarita or coarse sea salt, for rimming glass

    1 lime wedge, for rimming glass

    1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate

    1 1/2 cups orange juice

    3/4 cup (6 ounces) tequila

    2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Cointreau or triple sec

    2 tablespoons lime juice

    3 cups crushed ice

    1/4 cup grenadine

    4 orange slices

    4 maraschino cherries

    Instructions

    Preparation 1. Spread a layer of salt in a shallow dish. Run lime wedge around the rims of 4 highball glasses to moisten; dip rims in salt. 2. Place orange juice concentrate, orange juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a blender. Add ice and pulse until smooth. Divide margarita evenly among glasses. 3. Tilt glasses and pour 1 tablespoon grenadine down the side of each drink; grenadine will sink to the bottom and create a sunset effect. Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries and serve. Bartender's Note:The straight sides of highball glasses are ideal for achieving the sunrise effect. Traditional margarita glasses won't work if you want this look. From Breakfast for Dinner: Recipes for Frittata Florentine, Huevos Rancheros, Sunny-Side-Up Burgers, and More! by Lindsay Landis & Taylor Hackbarth, © 2013 Quirk Books