Sometimes, after a long and hard day at work, all I can think about is a relaxing evening with a cool drink in my hand. Earlier I had been very fond of soft drinks but hearing Baba Ramdev’s speech one day that referred to these drinks being good toilet cleaners sort of put me off soft drinks for good. (Having your digestive system compared to a toilet can have that kind of an effect on some people).Since then I have always been on a look out for quick, easy to make and delicious drinks that can put me at ease with one long, cool sip. One of my friends is a whiz with this particular variety of drinks. Taking pity on me sometimes, she gives me some awesome recipes that can only come in the category of being ‘Bloody Brilliant’!
Her ‘Grape Margarita’ recipe is definitely one to look out for. All it requires is a quick blending and this cool drink is ready to set everyone on fire! From being your companion on one of those long, relaxing evenings to becoming the centre of conversations in one of your get togethers, this drink has the potential for every occasion. I cannot help but share this recipe with all you people. Cheers everyone!
INGREDIENTS:
• Lemon Juice – 2 tbsp
• Fresh black or purple grapes (Crushed) – 2 cups
• Strawberry crush – 2 ½ tbsp
• Ice (crushed) – 1 ½ cups
FOR THE GARNISH:
• Red coloured salt rim
METHOD OF PREPARATION:
• Combine the lemon juice, grapes, strawberry crush and ½ cup of crushed ice in a mixer and blend till it resembles a slush.
• Put the red salt on the rims of all the glasses.
• In each salt-rimmed margarita glass, place ¼ cup of crushed ice and pour equal quantity of the juice over it. Serve immediately.
• Handy Tip - You can add 1 tsp honey for extra sweetness, if required. Also u can serve the drink in margarita glasses as the name suggests.
Recipe by – Shalu Tolasaria
Guest writer
January 29, 2012 | 12:10 PM IST
