Frozen Sunrise Margaritas

Frozen Sunrise Margaritas
You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give Frozen Sunrise Margaritas a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 294 calories, 2g of protein, and 0g of fat each. This recipe covers 9% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 10 minutes. If you have maraschino cherries, grenadine, orange juice concentrate, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

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Spread a layer of salt in a shallow dish. Run lime wedge around the rims of 4 highball glasses to moisten; dip rims in salt.
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Place orange juice concentrate, orange juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a blender.
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Add ice and pulse until smooth. Divide margarita evenly among glasses.
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Tilt glasses and pour 1 tablespoon grenadine down the side of each drink; grenadine will sink to the bottom and create a sunset effect.
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Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries and serve.
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The straight sides of highball glasses are ideal for achieving the sunrise effect. Traditional margarita glasses won't work if you want this look.
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From Breakfast for Dinner: Recipes for Frittata Florentine, Huevos Rancheros, Sunny-Side-Up Burgers, and More! by Lindsay Landis & Taylor Hackbarth, (C) © 2013 Quirk Books

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DifficultyEasy
Ready In10 m.
Servings4
Health Score4
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