meyer lemon {rosemary} margaritas.

February 22, 2012 in Cocktails, Dinner Party Worthy, Fabulously Simple with 5 Comments

One day, if I ever own my own company or have any say in the schedule of another life’s work, National Margarita Day will be an official holiday. Mark my words.

And I don’t know about you, but for me that means we’ll also have the following day off.

On second thought, I’m thinking we should make it National Margarita Week altogether. There are just too many delicious variations on this all-time favorite cocktail of tequila and citrus, and we need time to celebrate them all.

For now, we can start with this insanely perfect Meyer lemon version. I truly now believe that Meyer lemons were put on this Earth for the purpose of dirty dancing with tequila and orange liqueur. This cocktail would be entirely perfect on its own stopping right there, as the Meyer lemons already strike that perfect balance needed for margarita-making; if you’re unfamiliar with Meyer lemons, they are thought to be a cross between lemon and a mandarin or orange – and so that is what makes them perfect for a margarita…they provide that extra sweetness needed for balancing the tangy-ness of the lemon.

And so, yes – you could totally stop right there and be happy as a drunken clam. Or, you could add some rosemary to the mix and really get down with this party. This now makes for a dirty dancing-threesome that you won’t regret.

How many threesomes can you say that about?

Meyer Lemon {Rosemary} Margaritas

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{what it is}: Cocktail

{who it’s by}: SAS

{prep time}: 5 mins

{total time}: 5 mins

{serves}: 4

I’m now fairly certain Meyer lemons were put on this Earth to serve this purpose and this purpose only: the greatest margaritas ever. The addition of rosemary adds the perfect hint of herbal woodiness that marries so well with the tequila and Meyer lemon.

{what you need}

1 cup Meyer lemon juice (from about 9 or 10 small Meyer lemons)
1 cup tequila blanco
1/2 cup Patron Orange or other orange liqueur
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, cut in half

{what to do}

Combine lemon juice, tequila, and orange liqueur in a small pitcher, or a shaker if you’re feeling fancy. Stir or shake to combine.
Pour into 4 glasses over ice, and garnish each with a sprig of fresh rosemary.

{one more thing}

If you wanted to get super-funky with this one, you could try infusing the tequila with the rosemary overnight. That would for sure up the ante with the herbal-flavor.

5 Responses to “meyer lemon {rosemary} margaritas.”

Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) February 22, 2012 at 12:47 pm #

When you start your own business, please hire me! haha. Those look SO good!
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Alyssa @ Everyday Maven February 22, 2012 at 5:34 pm #

OK, something is clearly wrong with me. I did not even know it was national margarita day. That is a problem!! Considering margaritas are my favorite drink ever. This sounds so interesting! At the very least, I am hoofing it to the liquor store to get supplies for margaritas.
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Joanne February 23, 2012 at 6:50 am #

You know what these would go SO well with? The meyer lemon cupcakes I made yesterday. The only thing better than a good margarita…is a good margarita WITH a good cupcake. Swoon! Love meyers.
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- Sarah February 23, 2012 at 7:29 am #
  
  Funny you should say that, because I was making lemon meringue cupcakes yesterday. I think it’s a sign.
  
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Cookie and Kate February 24, 2012 at 2:21 pm #

Meyer lemons… rosemary… tequila… you’re a genius!
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