Brent’s Best Margaritas

by | Apr 29, 2019 | BEVERAGES | 0 comments

Brent's Best Margaritas
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    Servings
    6- 61/2 ounce servings
    Servings
    6- 61/2 ounce servings
    Brent's Best Margaritas
    Print Recipe
      Servings
      6- 61/2 ounce servings
      Servings
      6- 61/2 ounce servings
      Ingredients
      Servings: 61/2 ounce servings
      Instructions
      1. Bring water, sugar and lime zest to a full boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar. Allow mixture to boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cool completely. Can be made up to 2 days in advance and kept chilled.
      2. Strain chilled syrup into a medium size pitcher and stir in lime juice, lemon juice, tequila and triple sec.
      3. Combine fine sea salt and a small amount of lime zest in a shallow dish that is wide enough to fit the rim of your serving glass. Wet the edge of the glass rim with a lime wedge and dip in salt.
      4. Serving option #1 Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add 6 1/2 ounces of margarita mix and shake for 30 seconds. Pour into prepared glass and serve immediately.
      5. Serving option #2 Fill a prepared serving glass 1/4 full with ice and top with 6 1/2 ounces of margarita mix. Serve immediately.
      6. Serving option #3 Freeze margarita mix in a sealable shallow container until firm. Scoop out into a prepared serving glass and serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      The frozen version of this recipe is undiluted with ice from shaking and/or serving and therefore slightly stronger in taste.  As the slush melts it chills the glass and softens to slurpable goodness.  My favourite!

      Ginger Pear Sorbet

      by | May 5, 2018 | DESSERTS, CAKES AND SQUARES | 0 comments

      Ginger Pear Sorbet
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      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20-25 minutes
      Passive Time
      7+ hours
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20-25 minutes
      Passive Time
      7+ hours
      Ginger Pear Sorbet
      Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20-25 minutes
      Passive Time
      7+ hours
      Servings Prep Time
      4 people 20-25 minutes
      Passive Time
      7+ hours
      Ingredients
      Servings: people
      Instructions
      1. Line a shallow dish or pie plate with plastic wrap. Strain the juice off the pears and to the juice add sugar, ginger, lime zest and lime juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Spread pear pieces in a single layer in pie plate. Pour juice over pears and freeze for at least 6 hours.
      2. Flip over pie plate onto a cutting board to remove pears and remove plastic wrap. Cut into large chunks and place in a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add chopped mint and pulse until combined. Spread pureed pears into a clean container and freeze for at least an hour. Scoop into dishes and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.
      Recipe Notes

      Puree can be made and frozen covered for up to two days in advance.