14 December 2015

Italian Margarita

Confession: I love the Italian margaritas at Olive Garden.  Like many things served in restaurants, I figured there might just be a 'copycat' recipe available on the web...and I was right!  This was seriously very near the same as at the restaurant.  Thankfully I read the comments and made the additions suggested by the person who claimed to have been a bartender at OG.
There are no pics for this entry for 2 reasons: 1. I have no margarita glasses, so the presentation would just be sad.  2. Even if I had the proper glass, the color of the drink is not very attractive after adding the amaretto, which is why I think they bring it separately to be added at the table at the restaurant.  Either way, you'll just have to do without a pic and trust me--these are yummy!

Link to original recipe:
http://www.food.com/recipe/olive-garden-italian-margarita-355050

Ingredients for 1 serving/drink:

sugar crystals for the rim of glass, if desired
ice
1 1/4 oz. José Cuervo gold tequila
1/2 oz. triple sec
4 oz. prepared sweet and sour mix
1 1/4 oz. amaretto liqueur
splash of orange juice
splash of lime juice (I squeezed a half of a lime)

Instructions:

1. If you desire sugar on the rim of glass, moisten rim and dip in sugar.

2. Fill glass with ice.

3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir together well in glass until mixed.  Enjoy!

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