Red currant margarita

Step 1/3

• 1 lime
• salt for garnish

• cutting board
• knife
• cocktail glass

Put salt on a flat plate. Halve lime and rub halfway around the edge of the serving glasses with cut-side. Dip lime-coated side into the salt to create a salt rim.

Step 2/3

• 200 g red currants
• 65 ml water
• 50 g sugar

• sieve
• citrus press
• small saucepan

For the currant syrup, juice the lime into a small saucepan. Wash the currants and add to pot with water and sugar. Bring to the boil, then lower heat and let simmer for approx. 5 min. Pour the syrup through a sieve and allow to cool.

Step 3/3

• 8 cl white tequila
• 4 cl cointreau
• 45 ml red currant syrup
• crushed ice for serving
• ice for shaking
• red currants for garnish
• lime for garnish

• cocktail shaker

Add Tequila, Cointreau, some currant syrup, and a handful of ice to shaker. Seal tightly, shake vigorously, and divide among glasses filled with crushed ice. Garnish with lime and fresh currants. Enjoy!

Cheers!