Emeril's Spicy Margarita with Chili Salt

YIELD 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup salt
1 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
Ice cubes
1 1/4 cups Reposada tequila
1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup Grand Marnier
1/4 cup superfine sugar
Lime wedges

PREPARATION:

Method

  1. In a small bowl combine the salt and 1 teaspoon chili powder. Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge and dredge in the chili salt. Repeat with all of the glasses.
  2. Fill a blender with the ice, tequila, lime juice, Grand Marnier, and superfine sugar. Blend
  3. until smooth. Pour into the glasses. Garnish with lime wedge, if desired.

    Editor's Note: Look for organic, tequila.

  4. Learn more about sustainable food choices with our Eat Green Guide.

  5. This recipe was featured in the Feel the Heat Episode of Emeril Green.

This recipe appears in: Cocktails

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