1/4 C. Tequila (preferably 100% agave tequila such as Tesoro silver)
1/4 C. Cointreau orange liqueur
1/2 C. coarse cracked ice
Rub the rims of 2 martini glasses with the lime wedge and dip it in the salt.
Refrigerate the glasses.
In a shaker combine the ice and the liquor. Shake for 15 seconds and strain into
glasses.
Strawberry Margarita Pie
2 C. cleaned fresh strawberries
10 T. sugar
1 3/4 C. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 C. butter
3/4 C. sweetened condensed milk
7 T. Tequila
6 T. Triple Sec
2 T. fresh lime juice
2 C. chilled heavy cream
Butter a 9 inch springform pan. Toss the strawberries with 4 T. of the sugar.
Blend remaining sugar with graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar in the food
processor. Press crumb mixture on bottom and sides of pan.
Puree strawberries and sugar with the condensed milk, tequila, triple sec and
lime juice. Transfer to a large bowl. In another bowl whip cream until stiff
peaks form. Fold 1/3 into the strawberry mixture. Gently fold in the remaining
whip cream. Pour into crust.
Cover and freeze overnight. Run a sharp, hot knife around pan to loosen, if
necessary. Release pan sides. Cut pie into 8 - 10 pieces. Top with a strawberry
if desired.
