Strawberry Thyme Margaritas
A subtle sweetness from red ripe strawberries and a drizzle of honey, touched with the peppery notes from fresh thyme, all swirled together with a smooth tequila and the lusciousness of a great orange liqueur gently. Brightened with a splash of lime, it’s a perfect cocktail for sipping on a warm, sunny day!
Equipment
- Muddler
- cocktail shaker
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, divided, about 2 to 3 limes
- ½ cup good tequila
- ¼ cup Cointreau
- 1 cup ice, plus more for serving
- Sanding sugar*
Instructions
- Toss the strawberries and the thyme into a cocktail shaker.
- Using a muddler, completely crush the berries.
- Add the honey followed by 4 tablespoons of the lime juice along with the tequila and Cointreau.
- Top with 1 cup ice, cover and shake until well mixed and chilled.
- For serving:
- Pour the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice onto a small plate or into a shallow bowl. Place the sanding sugar on a separate plate or bowl.
- Run the rims of 2 highball glasses into the lime juice then in the sanding sugar.
- Carefully fill each glass with ice and pour the margaritas through the cocktail strainer dividing between the highball glasses.
Notes
*Sanding sugar can be found where most cocktails mixers are sold, including food markets. If you can’t find sanding sugar you can mix up a batch by stirring together 2 tablespoons raw sugar and 1-½ tablespoons kosher salt.