Cilantro Margarita

It seems that whenever you go out for Mexican, the thing that is the oooh-ahhh of the menu is the Cilantro Margarita.  Most restaurants are great examples of what not to use, what not to do.  My favorite place is a small restaurant in Arizona.  They actually take margarita mix, some cilantro, the cheapest tequila and some ice.  They blend it all together and voila!  Crappy drinks that should be avoided.  YUCK!  

I was so turned off from Margaritas, that I did without for 6 months!  Ok, just kidding, but it was HORRIBLE.  So whatever you do, stay away from some place called El Encanto!  Anyways, its the old take the money and run routine.  You're a stupid consumer so you don't know what tastes like crap!!!   But, honestly, how hard can it be?   

Remember the 3 simple rules: fresh fruit, decent tequila and jumbo straws!

Ok, lets break this down.  Where do you naturally see cilantro?  Salsas, right?  So, if you're going to make a margarita with cilantro, its got to be some of the same ingredients!  Now try this recipe and you'll know why I'm so active for my age!  Mango Salsa Margarita Time!

Ingredients:

1 mango

1 lime

1 large bunch of cilantro

1 jalapeno pepper

1 1/2 oz blue agave nectar

2 oz of decent white tequila

1/2 oz of Grand Marnier or if you're a wimp Orange Juice

Preparation:

cut the lime in half, then into four.  Drop into the mixing cup and muddle with fruit of 1 mango, the cilantro and 1 jalapeno pepper.  Add the agave nectar, the grand marnier, the tequila and 6oz of ice.  Shake like crazy and hope the jalapeno stays on the bottom!

Pour into a collins glass and garnish with a sprig of cilantro!  BOOO YAH!