STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
Set the mood for a beautiful evening or end it off on the right note with this classic cocktail recipe.
INGREDIENTS
125 ml tequila, plain or gold will do the trick
3 cups frozen strawberries, available at any supermarket
Juice of 3 limes
125 ml simple syrup
2 cups crushed ice
1 lime for garnish
Salt for the rim
2 large fresh strawberries
METHOD
Place Tequila, lime juice, frozen strawberries, simple syrup and crushed ice into a blender and blend until smooth
Wipe rim with lime wedge and dip in salt for garnish
Pour in the strawberry mixture and garnish with a fresh strawberry and slice of lime on the rim of the glass
Chef’s Tip
If you entertain a lot, consider purchasing a slushy machine which can be used for most frozen cocktails. It’s a great idea for summer time, as it’s fun & delicious – nothing beats a frosted cocktail on a hot summers day.
Chef Juan Neethling is the Executive Chef at Southern Sun Waterfront in Cape Town’s bustling foreshore. In 2018 he was awarded the Unilever Food Solutions Senior Chef of the year. From trainee chef at the Lord Charles Hotel in Somerset West to over 20 years working in various hotels, fine dining restaurants and wine farms, Juan combines his love for cooking at home with his 5-star expertise in creating easy and accessible recipes anyone can try.