Here are three delicious twists on the classic margarita

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Toast to sunny days with these three deliciously cool margaritas that take a refreshing twist on the classic recipe! From spicy to sweet, they all pack a flavorful punch and are perfect for enjoying warm weather. If the beloved cocktail is your go-to when feeling festive, try one of these three unique and tasty margarita recipes.

Roasted Tomato Margarita

Ingredients

• 2 lbs cherry tomatoes

• Olive oil (drizzle)

• 2 garlic cloves (minced)

• 2 tsp coarse sea salt

• 2 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp chili powder (optional)

• ½ cup water

• 2 lime wedges

• 3 oz tequila

• 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

• 2 cups ice

• Lime slices for garnish

Tools

• Dorset Cocktail Shaker

Directions

1. Toss the cherry tomatoes with a drizzle of olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, sea salt, and pepper in a large bowl.

2. Transfer the tomatoes to a baking sheet, then roast them in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

3. Add the tomatoes to a blender, followed by the water, and blend on high until puréed, then pour into a pitcher.

4. Mix the chili powder and coarse sea salt on a plate.

5. Add the tomato purée, tequila, lime juice, and ice to a cocktail shaker, then shake well for a few seconds.

6. Wipe a lime wedge on the rim of the glass, then roll the edge in the sea salt/chili powder mix. Add ice to the glass, followed by the margarita, and garnish with a lime wedge.

Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Martini

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice (3 limes)

• ½ cup sugar

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro whole (not chopped)

• 1 jalapeño pepper sliced in half lengthwise

• 2 large cucumbers (sliced)

• 1 cup Exotico Reposado tequila

• ½ cup triple sec

• Salt and cucumber slices for garnish

Tools

• Dorset Cocktail Shaker

Directions

1. Add the water, lime juice, sugar, fresh cilantro, and a halved jalapeño pepper to a small saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Stir to make sure the sugar completely dissolves. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes. Discard the jalapeño and cilantro, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and chill in the refrigerator.

2. Add sliced cucumbers to a blender and blend on high until puréed.

3. Strain the cucumber purée through a fine-mesh metal sifter, pressing down to squeeze out all the liquid.

4. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, then add tequila, the chilled simple syrup, triple sec, and the cucumber purée juice.

5. Shake well for a few seconds, then pour over ice into a glass rimmed with salt and garnish with a cucumber slice.

Passion Fruit Margarita

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz passion fruit pulp

• 3.5 oz tequila

• 1 oz Cointreau Orange Liqueur

• 1 oz lime juice

• 1.5 oz honey

• Ice

• Coarse sea salt

• Lime wedges, mint, or basil, for garnish

Tools

• Dorset Cocktail Shaker

Directions

1. Slice lime wedges to use for garnish, then set aside.

2. Add ice, tequila, Cointreau, passion fruit pulp, lime juice, and honey to a cocktail shaker, then stir well until thoroughly combined.

3. Rub a lime wedge over the rim of a glass, then roll the edge in a small bowl of coarse sea salt.

4. Pour the margarita over ice into the salt-rimmed glass and garnish with mint leaves, lime wedges, or basil.

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