Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the classic frozen margarita gets a smoky blast in this recipe for Grilled Lime Margaritas!

GRILLED LIME MARGARITA

(serves 2)

Ingredients

4 limes, halved plus 1 lime cut into wedges

1 ounce triple sec

1/2 cup tequila

2 tbsp. sugar

2 cups Ice

1/2 cup salt to rim the glasses (optional)

Additional Tools

Blender

Instructions

Prepare grill for medium-high heat cooking (approximately 400 degrees). 

Place the halved limes on the grill cut side down and allow them to grill for 5 minutes until lightly charred and caramelized.  Remove limes from the grill and juice.   Add lime juice, triple sec, tequila, sugar, and ice to a blender and blend.

Optional: Rub lime wedges along the edges of 2 margarita glasses.  Pour salt onto a plate and dip glasses in the salt to coat the edges.

Pour margaritas into the glasses, garnish with limes, and serve immediately.