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Texas Margaritas

By Jamie Deen , Bobby Deen , and Melissa Clark

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Editor's Note: This recipe originally accompanied a story on Mother's Day.

Tequila and beer make these slushy, orange-and lime-flavored drinks pack a Texas-size punch. They're just the thing on a blazing-hot summer night.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 (8-ounce) drinks

Ingredients

6 ounces (3/4 cup) frozen limeade concentrate
6 ounces (3/4 cup) tequila
4 ounces (1/2 cup) beer
2 ounces (1/4 cup) orange juice
2 cups ice cubes
Coarse salt (optional)

Preparation

  1. 1. In a blender, combine all ingredients except salt. Blend on high until smooth and slushy. Serve in salt-rimmed glasses, if desired.

Reprinted with permission from The Deen Bros. Cookbook by Jamie and Bobby Deen and Melissa Clark. © 2007 Meredith Books.
TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesMargaritaBeerTequilaTex-MexAmericanBlenderCookbooks

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