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Margaritas are wildly popular cocktails that can be enjoyed in standard and frozen varieties . Typically made with tequila and lime juice , margaritas lend a tropical flair to most any occasion and are the ideal accompaniment to Latin-inspired cuisine .

Jack Kerouac ’ s Margarita
2 ounces silver tequila 3 / 4 ounce Cointreau 3 / 4 ounce lime juice , freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon agave nectar ( optional ) Rock salt for garnishing Lime wedge for garnishing

When it ’ s summertime , many people crave something cold and fruity . Simply combine frozen strawberries with frozen pink lemonade concentrate to create a cool concoction perfect for a sizzling day . Find more summer drink recipes at Culinary . net .

Pour salt onto small plate . Rub a lime wedge around the lip of a rocks glass and dip the rim in the salt . In a cocktail shaker filled with ice , combine tequila , Cointreau , lime juice , and agave , if using . Shake vigorously . Strain into the salt-rimmed rocks glass over ice . Garnish with the lime wedge . n
Strawberry Spritzer
1 package ( 10 ounces ) frozen sliced strawberries , sweetened and thawed 2 liters lemon-lime soda , chilled 1 can ( 12 ounces ) frozen pink lemonade concentrate , thawed
In blender , process strawberries until blended thoroughly . Pour strawberries into large pitcher ; stir in soda and pink lemonade .
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