CLASSIC · BLANCO TEQUILA

Margarita (frozen)

Name: Margarita (frozen)
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Blanco tequila; 22.5 ml Triple sec liqueur; 22.5 ml Fresh lime juice; 15 ml Rich sugar syrup (2:1); Xanthan gum; 210 ml Crushed ice; Lime wheel

Xanthan gum is the professional's secret to a frozen Margarita that holds its silky texture without separating - a tiny amount stabilises the blend and prevents the dreaded icy, watery split as the drink warms.

Ingredients

Blanco tequila45 ml

Triple sec liqueur22.5 ml

Fresh lime juice22.5 ml

Rich sugar syrup (2:1)15 ml

Xanthan gum

Crushed ice210 ml

Lime wheel

Glassware

Margarita

Chilled.

Method

1
Pre-chill a Margarita or coupe glass in the freezer for at least 10 minutes.
2
Prepare a lime wheel for garnish and set aside.
3
Add 45ml blanco tequila, 22.5ml triple sec, 22.5ml fresh lime juice, and 15ml rich sugar syrup to a blender.
4
Blend briefly on a low setting to combine the liquids.
5
While blending on low, add a small pinch of xanthan gum (approximately ¼ barspoon) to stabilise the emulsion and improve texture.
6
Add 210ml crushed ice to the blender and blend on high until completely smooth and homogenous.
7
Pour into the chilled glass and garnish with a lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.