Thai Margarita

THAI MARGARITAšŸ˜

Couldnā€™t jet off to Spain without getting you guys one last cocktail recipe, just in time for Thirsty Thursday! The ultimate fusion cocktail - a margarita with bold Thai flavors like galangal, lemongrass, coconut, lime - you can even add a Thai chile for a lil extra spice. Truly perfection in a glass, you guys are gonna love this one!



Ingredients:

For the Thai Flavored Simple Syrup (makes enough for 2-3 cocktails):

  • Ā½ cup white sugar

  • Ā½ cup water

  • 4ā€ piece of fresh galangal or ginger, sliced

  • 2 tsps lemongrass paste or 6 inch lemongrass stalk, bruised

  • 4-5 kaffir lime leaves (optional - you can find these fresh in Asian grocers or dried from Amazon)

For the Thai Margarita (serves 1):

  • 2Ā½ oz silver tequila

  • 2 oz fresh lime juice

  • 2 oz lemongrass simple syrup

  • 2 oz canned coconut milk (use Chaokoh or a good quality brand that doesnā€™t separate)

  • Toasted coconut for the rim

  • Extra lime wedges for serving

  • Ā¼ thai birds eye chili (optional - use if you want a bit of spice)

  • Thai basil for garnish (optional)

  • Ice


Directions:

For the Thai Margarita:

  • Add all simple syrup ingredients to a small saucepan and bring to a low boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

  • Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes. 

  • Shut off heat and let stand at room temperature to steep for 10 minutes while it cools. Strain and reserve.

  • To make the toasted coconut, add about Ā¼ cup shredded coconut to a nonstick skillet and cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes or until just starting to toast. Shut off heat and set aside.

  • Add ice, tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and coconut milk to a cocktail shaker or mason jar and shake until very cold.

  • Rim a cocktail glass with a lime wedge and dip in toasted coconut.

  • Fill the cocktail glass with ice and strain in your margarita. Garnish with thai chile, lime, thai basil, or anything else you prefer. Enjoy!