Jam Margarita

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Strawberry jam margaritas shaken in a jam jar, for the easiest, fruitiest, most fuss-free cocktails around. Vary the jam to vary the flavour and make your own versions of this deliciously easy mixed drink.

Servings:

Author: Helen Best-Shaw

Prep Time5

Chilling time1

Equipment

1 wide-mouthed jam jar with lid

Ingredients

2 tbsp strawberry jam - or other flavour, to taste
160 ml tequila
80 ml Cointreau - or other triple sec
1 lime (juice)

To serve

1 lime - cut into wedges
1 tsp sea salt
4 strawberries - to garnish
ice

Metric - USA Cups

Instructions

Put the jam, juice of one lime, tequila and triple sec in a wide-mouthed jam jar.
2 tbsp strawberry jam, 160 ml tequila, 80 ml Cointreau, 1 lime (juice)
Put the lid on tightly and shake well to dissolve the jam into the alcohol. Then put the jar in the fridge or freezer to chill.
Run the fleshy side of the lime around the rim of your glasses. Spread the salt on a saucer and dip the rim of the glasses in, so that you have a salt crust around the rim.
1 tsp sea salt, 1 lime
Pour the margaritas into the glasses and serve garnished with strawberries and/or lime wedges.
4 strawberries

Notes

Storage

Fridge – A margarita should be served cold, so unless you have chilled your spirits before making (and you can do this in the freezer very effectively), chill it in the fridge for an hour before serving. You can also make in advance and leave in the fridge for 24 hours before your guests arrive.

Freezer – If you have the space, you can make margaritas and store in the freezer to enjoy at any time. The cocktail will not freeze solid, which means you can serve it very quickly. It also means you should store your margaritas in a well-sealed jam jars and keep them upright to avoid leaks.

Hints and tips

Chill the spirits before you start, as a margarita should be cold.

To maximize the juice from the lime, roll the whole fruit on the kitchen counter under the heel of your hand with a little pressure before cutting. This breaks down the fibres inside and releases the juice.

If you have a large enough freezer, make use of it. Frozen margaritas are delicious!

Enjoy responsibly, as these drinks are strong!

• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.

• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.