Showing posts with label Margarita. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Margarita. Show all posts

Friday, November 19, 2010

Margarita Concoction Maker - It's Party Time

Party time is coming. We are all going to want to make tasty cocktails to serve to our guests. The cool thing about a Margarita concoction maker is that you can give your imagination free reign. Try the recipes you have and then try variations. Remember, there is also no law that says it has to be alcoholic. Glorified "smoothies" with exotic fruit and cream will also go off very well with the kids.

Because this margarita concoction maker can also be used to make smoothies with, you will get very good use from it. In the evening you can make party cocktails with it and in the morning you can make a healthy smoothie with it to send the kids off to school the healthy way.

Here is a tasty smoothie recipe to give you an idea of the tasty drinks you can make with the Margarita concoction maker :

Cappuccino Smoothie

Ingredients:


2 cups brewed double strength coffee
1 pint coffee ice cream
6 cups ice
1 1/2 cups milk
Whipped cream
Cinnamon for garnish

Method:


Place the coffee, ice cream, and milk in concoction maker.
Add the ice to the top ice reservoir.
Set your concoction maker on 3 drinks and to smoothies.
Mix until smooth.
Top the smoothie with whipped cream and sprinkle it with the cinnamon
Remember, you do not really have to worry about an accurate amount of ice in the ice reservoir as the machine will automatically shave just the right amount into the jug.

Of course you can make a smoothie with frozen pieces of fruit. You will add it to the jug from the start. In this smoothie, pieces of frozen banana tastes very good.

So try out your Margarita Concoction Maker with this recipe and then move on to all those tasty alcoholic cocktails for your party. Always try a recipe out before you plan on serving it to guests. You never know, it may turn out horrible or it may turn out amazing.

So, now you have another recipe to try with your Margarita Concoction Maker! Enjoy and remember, do not be afraid to experiment. There are many different settings you can try until it is just perfect.

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Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Frozen Margarita Pie Recipe - Best Margarita Pie

To make this dessert you'll need: 2 cups miniature pretzel twists, sugar, margarine or butter, 1 can frozen limeade concentrate - thawed, 1 quart vanilla ice cream - slightly softened, grated lime peel, tequila or frozen concentrated margarita mix - thawed and orange flavored liqueur or orange juice.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a food processor with metal blades or a blender, process 2 cups of miniature pretzel twists until they are crumbs. Add in 2 tablespoons of sugar and pulse process to mix.

Add in 2 tablespoons of margarine and mix well. Keep the machine running and add in 2 tablespoons of limeade concentrate, and continue processing until well mixed.

Pour mixture into an ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Using the back of a spoon, press margarita mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the pan.

Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until completely set. Place the baked pie shell in the freezer or the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes to cool.

Meanwhile, in a clean blender or food processor with metal blades, combine 1 quart of vanilla ice cream, remaining limeade, 1 teaspoon of grated lime peel, 3 tablespoons of tequila and 1 tablespoon of orange liqueur; process just until all is well blended. Spoon mixture into the cooled pie shell.

Freeze for 2 hours or until completely firm.

Makes 8 servings.

Bonus Recipe: Creamy Lime Colada Pie

To make this recipe you'll need: 1 frozen deep dish pie crust, 1 (3 oz.) package of cream cheese - softened, 1 box of coconut cream instant pudding mix, milk, 1 can frozen limeade - thawed, green food coloring, reduced fat whipped topping and shredded toasted coconut.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Bake the pie crust according to directions for a one crust shell. Let crust cool completely or for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, beat 1 package of cream cheese on medium speed until nice and smooth. Beat in 1 box of pudding mix until well blended. Gradually beat in 2/3 cup of milk.

Add in the limeade and a few drops of food coloring (if desired); beating until mixture is slightly thickened. Gently stir in 1 cup of whipped cream topping. Pour mixture into the pie crust. Refrigerate at least 5 hours or until set.

Right before serving, sprinkle 3 tablespoons of toasted coconut over the pie. Garnish with whipped cream topping. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 6 servings.

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