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Habanero Salted Grapefruit Margaritas #FoodNFlix

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This recipe is intended for readers 21 years and older. Please drink responsibly.

Sometimes inspiration strikes in strange ways. I had recently ordered a bunch of micro marigolds from Gourmet Sweet Botanicals for a different recipe. I wanted to create a cake using marigolds for my Food'N'Flix invite post. You can read that here...and see the cake! 

from imdb.com

There was so many visual images that stood out - the film was truly beautiful - but the recurrence of marigolds stuck with me. 

from pixar.com

The dead have to cross back to the land of the living over a marigold-covered bridge; and marigold petals play a key part in sending Miguel back to the land of the living. You just have to watch it.


In any case, when I had leftover blooms, I decided to freeze some in ice cubes. Then I was cleaning out a spice drawer and found some habanero salt that friends had given me. Salt and flowers made me think of margaritas. I know, it's a leap; but it's how my brain works. You can substitute regular salt and skip the flower-laden cubes. They're really just pretty and don't add any flavor to the cocktail.

Ingredients makes 2 cocktails

  • salt for rimming the glass (I used a habanero salt)
  • lemon slice for rimming the glass
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces limoncello (or any citrus flavor liqueur)
  • 6 ounces freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
  • ice cubes for serving

Procedure

Place salt on a saucer. Run the lemon slice around the rim of the glass and press the glass into the salt. Invert and set aside.

In a mixing jar or cocktail shaker, pour in the tequila, limoncello, and grapefruit juice. Stir to combine and pour into your rimmed glasses. Gently drop in the ice cubes and serve immediately.

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  1. A Day in the Life on the FarmApril 27, 2018 at 5:46 PM

    I love those little marigold ice cubes. And I'm always up for a new margarita recipe. Thanks for hosting Cam.

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  2. Evelyne CulturEatzApril 29, 2018 at 2:40 PM

    Love the ice cubes they are adorable. And great drink, I have a similar salt.

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