margarita

RECIPE: Virgin Margarita for Dry January

Virgin Margarita
for BC Living
January 13, 2022


I was looking at the pile of cold, crisp, clean snow that fell the other day, and wondering if I could make that into a cocktail. While feeling cold and dreaming of summer, inspiration came in the form of a slush-style margarita. If you miss that tequila zing in there, I saw on the internet someone suggested a splash of pickle juice, so maybe give that a try if you’re brave (I wasn’t).

INGREDIENTS

  • Juice of 2 limes

  • Juice of half a lemon

  • Juice of half an orange

  • Soda water

  • Lime wedge for garnish

  • Ice – cubed, crushed or snow

  • Salt for rim

  • 1 oz simple syrup if you prefer sweeter (Optional)

INSTRUCTIONS 

  1. Line the glass with salt, if so desired.

  2. Mix juice in separate glass together for 30 seconds.

  3. Place chosen type of ice in the glass, then pour the juice over, and top with desired amount of soda water.

  4. If you find it too tart, add more orange juice.

  5. Garnish with lime wedge.

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Okay! Last #LeighAndChristineGoToPortland post! FOOD!…and Drink of course.

Top: Por Qué No? - It was Taco Tuesday…which meant Happy Hour and pints of margaritas on special! Plus tacos…Camarones pictured above. Leigh said these were the best tacos she’s ever had.

Middle: The Kingdom Of Roosevelt - on the first night, after trivia and…happy hour… I noticed a place across the street from where we were staying and stuck my head it. they were opening the next night, so we promised to go by for a drink. Snazzy place! Hope it does well.
I had a glass of the: Johan Vineyards - Gruner Veltliner (Leigh and Eric had  a beer from The Commons brewery called Flemish Kiss)

Bottom: Blue Plate Diner - delicious homemade sodas: the “Karl Marx” and the “Purple Haze” , and the Grilled Cheese (made with Tillamook cheddar) and Tomato Soup.

Thanks Portland! We’ll be back soon!