This Key Lime Raspberry Margarita is the perfect combo of sweet and tart and is perfect for your summertime cocktail.
First off it’s National Margarita Day!
Second off to the 41 people who sent me hate mail yesterday you need this Key Lime Raspberry Margarita more than me.
Sorry to those that I spoiled PART ONE of the finales to Top Chef Seattle.
Bravo pays me to discuss the show.
I have to do it in a certain amount of time.
I’m sorry you didn’t get to watch it on your DVR yet (remember to good old days when you missed a show and just missed it).
I found out about who was out before I watched it on FB.
Oh well.
I didn’t go off on the person on Twitter.
I still watched the episode to see WHY people were in or out.
But I certainly did enjoy “I hope something really important in your life gets f-ed up”,
And “thanks for ruining my weekend” or how about “ hey dumb bitch, next time put spoiler on your site”.
So I’m just going to go there and say its reality TV and if you are that attached to it then you might want to rethink your priorities in life.
I wrote it late at night after I stayed up to watch the show.
Was going to change the pictures but it was already sent out into the RSS Feed Universe when I sat and thought about it.
But I’m sorry that so many felt it worthy of telling me I ruined your life.
My suggestion is to chill out and enjoy a cocktail.
A few months ago Norton Publishing asked if I wanted Rick Bayless’ new cookbook and while I normally say no to Mexican food I like his stuff.
Except when it got here it was all margaritas and guacamole.
Which is a cool concept it’s just not what I was expecting?
I know they wanted me to review it in time for the holidays I just didn’t think it really fit.
So I looked up to see when National Margarita Day was since there seems to be a day for every food/drink.
And sure enough there is one…and that’s today.
So I figured I would make a margarita using one of my favorite flavors of all time…key lime.
If you are interested in a margarita and guacamole cookbook you should check it out Frontera: Margaritas, Guacamoles, and Snacks.
Or you could buy my cookbook. 🙂
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Key Lime Raspberry Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila
- 1½ cup orange liqueur
- ½ cup frozen raspberries
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 1/3 cup superfine sugar
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Into the blender they go.
- Blend on high until fully combined and the raspberry seeds have gone bye-bye.
- Pour into a glass that is rimmed with salt.
- Serve with ice as this is not a frozen margarita.
Heather says
I’m a simple girl. My go-to drink is Ginger Ale and Gin. With the right Gin it is Heaven.
Jen says
Oh I love gin! Never thought to mix w ginger ale!
KNatGU says
I just got his older cookbook for Christmas, yum yum. Being in phoenix we drink many a margarita, so I’m sure I would love this one too. My favorite mixed drink is prob. a margarita or a Jack & Ginger.
KJ says
Give me a champagne cocktail any day!
Judy says
Wow. Clearly you have some amazing powers if you can ruin someone’s life with the touch of a button. How awesome!
My top two favorite mixed drinks are margaritas and white russians. I’ll be making margaritas later today with fresh limes and oranges. If I had raspberries, I’d add those too.
Here’s to you!
Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says
People sent you hate mail?? Were they incapable of not reading your post after the first sentence which indicates what it was going to reveal? Not your fault they kept reading!
Peabody says
@Erin…in the RSS Feed both photos showed up…only one was supposed to. So people saw both photos…but yes the title was then there were two. 🙂 And yes I was in AWE of the hate mail on that one.
Ann says
Grapefruit margaritas are my favorite! Easy to make and so, so good. It was also the signature cocktail at our wedding reception and our guests really enjoyed it. I also like Mexican food and Rick Bayless. His Frontera Grill cooking sauces are really nice and on sale at Target for $2!
Martha says
I’m not trying to suck up when I say it is a Margarita. I like them on the rocks with salt on the rim – original flavor is best, made from scratch . But tonight I am trying a mix by Powell and Mahoney made with cane sugar. Wish me luck ( with the drink and with winning the book! )
Jen says
Totally agree that people who freak out about TV spoilers need to get a life. For drinks I’m usually a Jameson & ginger ale girl but I love a good margarita or pina colada when it’s hot down here in Texas.
Tania says
Vodka tonic, followed by a good margarita on the rocks.
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
Wow, I mean, I was a little upset about the spoiler but about 5 seconds later I got over it. People need a life!
sara says
This looks like an awesome margarita! My favorite mixed drinks is a Pisco Sour…started drinking these after moving to the Bay Area, and I love them. 🙂
Jennifer H. says
Thanks to you for telling us it was going to be Maragrita Day I’m having a few later!!! My fave mixed drinks are cranberry and voda, whiskey sours, strawberry stoli and Sprite, and any thing frutiy with pineapple juice and rum!!
Kristen says
My margarita recipe requires 24 hours of marinating. I can totally see this one happening tonight!
Jamie says
I love Rick Bayless. My fav cocktails are a good margarita or a Hendricks and tonic.
Desi says
Spoiler alerts are nice but having a surprise spoiled does not warrant a rude and immature response. People always have something to say so really, screw them. Anyway, I don’t have a favorite mixed drink because I like anything that is sweet and gives me what warm buzzy feeling 🙂 A frozen margarita with some thin tortilla chips and salsa sound really good right about now.
Allyson Lamoureaux says
I love how refreshing a lime Margarita on the rocks can be. One sip in the middle of winter and all of a sudden i’m transported to a tropical adults only paradise.
Amy Mason says
I make something with home made lemonade, blueberry vodka, fizzy water and a splash of cranberry juice. Too good! But margaritas with patron silver tequila come in a close second…
Teresa says
My husband ruined me with Rye Manhattans. 1/2 shot sweet Vermouth, 2 shots Rye, and (my personal touch) a couple dashes of grapefruit bitters. Or as he calls them (being from Long Island) “bittahs.” As for the hate mail, I have family that is rabid for reality TV. I don’t get it at all. You can’t do anything with them if “their show” is on. Drives me nuts. We’ll come in to visit from out of state and we’ll have to arrange our schedule around Survivor.
julia says
I am all over this margarita. (I gave up sweets for Lent, but surely this doesn’t count, right?) And it’s a TV show people. And I love me my screwdriver. Sweet, simple and YUMMY!
KB says
I was a little disappointed when I looked at your blog post and got spoiled for who was going to be in, but I wouldn’t go so far as to say you ruined my life. Heck, you didn’t even ruin my 5 minutes. 😛 I would love it if you’d put a spoiler tag next time, though.
Carrie says
I love a good margarita (I even have a shirt that has margaritas on it!) but a rum and coke also hits the spot too. And my fiance likes to mix Calpico and Korean soju, which is a vast improvement on soju’s rubbing-alcohol flavor. 🙂
Cheryl says
I love margaritas and piña coladas. And I really love Mexican food as well..
Katie says
Gin and tonic for me – with lots of lime in it!
Michelle says
My daughter and I absolutely love a good margarita and we are always looking for great recipes! This raspberry margarita recipe is going to the top of our list!
jacquie says
geezz people 1) need to get a grip and 2) get a life. come on – it is tv show. if they want to get upset about something it is not as though there are not real issues out there i.e. hunger, health care, global warming, the economy etc. none of which warrenty giving you a hard time. i tell you sometimes i just don’t understand people.
to be honest i’m not really a mixed drink consumer but more of a wine drinker.
stephanie says
can I say fuck the dick heads? My fav drink is what ever my skilled bartenders bring me! But I may just be stupid as I am 6 days after my wedding and my advice is to shut down for a few days after!
Mimi says
There are so many drinks I like, but I love anything citrusy–let’s say Tom Collins, at least today.
Amy @ What Jew Wanna Eat says
I like a gimlet!
Victoria says
Rum and oj. Especially good when you’re fighting a sinus infection. 😉
Staci says
The key lime margarita sounds yummy!!! Thanx for sharing! My fav is a Sailor Jerry’s Rum & Coke. 🙂
Bebe says
People are lame. Seriously lives people get them.
As for cocktails – French 75’s with vodka instead of gin or sangria. Ahhhhh sangria.
Kate D. says
Lately it’s been a homemade margarita. But wouldn’t say no to a French 75.
Amy Vanboxel says
Margaritas of course! Had 3 of them to celebrate yesterday…regular with a splash of strawberry, oh and on the rocks, never frozen! Also love a Tanqueray and tonic at home, because the margaritas can only be enjoyed at our favorite restaurant.
Becca - Cookie Jar Treats says
Wow. Some people… I just have no words. I probably shouldn’t comment on this post since I’m not 21 and can’t have a cocktail or anything like that, so on the off chance that I somehow do win, just pick someone else 😛
oh and as for favorite mixed drink, it’s chocolate milk 😉
Becky says
Sigh. That sucks you got hate mail. People are so rude… And really, If they want to avoid spoilers THAT badly, they just shouldn’t go online until they’ve caught up. More incentive to watch ASAP that way, anyway. That’s what I do with Breaking Bad (I live in the UK, so I can’t see it “live” like you guys in the US do, I’m always a few hours behind)! Once a show has been aired, it’s fair game. People are GOING TO TALK ABOUT IT, and that’s just how it is.
Anyway, I can’t enter the competition, but I’ll share my mixed drink of choice anyway: I love a good mojito! Rum, mint, lime…heaven.
SaraJ says
People are so nasty. I just got screamed at by a lady in the airport for getting the last 2 seats on standby.
Bombay and Tonic with double lime.
bellini says
It sounds like some of these people require and entire bottle of tequila to chill out:D Lets all have a margarita together.
Heather says
I LOVE a good sour margarita with extra lime, on the rocks, with a rim of salt. I’ve also never turned down a cosmo. 🙂
jessicaisbaking says
I don’t know why people freak out about spoilers. Sometimes I like them. And if I don’t, it’s my fault for reading them. You are awesome and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise! Marg looks amaze!!
Louise says
I love a good Moscow Mule, served in copper of course!
Although this post makes me want to rethink my fave!
Melinda says
Actually…I love reading your hate mail. It is the best reality show! Some people are just so strange and animated and childish. I just have to shake my head with the wonder of them all!
I don’t get to enter this contest as you have invalidated me, which always is a bummer.( Don’t worry, though, I’ll get over it!
My favourite alcoholic drink is a Strawberry Margarita… if I can’t have Czech or Belgian beer.
Heather says
Such a silly thing to get hate mail over! Wow. You’re right – sometimes folks need to rethink their priorities.
My favourite cocktail is a Bellini – either peach or raspberry (or both!). I’ve also been a little obsessed lately by the bold flavour of Crown Royal Black. Tasty. 🙂
Diana says
My favorite mixed drink is a dark n’ stormy- rum with ginger beer. It’s amazing and can cure anything that ails me. Although I think if I received 41 hate e-mails over something like “ruining” the outcome of a reality show, I think I’d have two.
Rhonda says
WHAT?!? It was Margarita Day? Peabody you have RUINED MY LIFE (or maybe my year, or my day??…or not at all…whatever) A good mixed drink is all anyone needs to calm down about how you spoiled anything (do people just avoid the internet when they miss the show??) As for me I would take a Stoli Orange with 7-up anyday…so light and refreshing…oh sigh I wish I had one now
Chris says
Wow….. Why, exactly, IS it called “reality” TV anyway??? SO not real life…..
This will sound lame, I’m sure, but I really enjoy a good old fashioned Cranberry Fizz! Never could get on the Margarita bandwagon though…..
karen says
Favorite drink is gin and tonic, but a well-made margarita is a close second.
Definitely agree that people who went off on you need to GET A LIFE. But that’s easy for me to say as I stopped watching TV in 1997.
Sandy says
While I’m primarily a wine drinker, I love a margarita on the rocks, or a swirl (frozen margarita/sangria combo)! And I missed your “spoiler,” but I’m also probably the last person on earth without dvr, so I have to watch shows when they first air, or I’m outta luck – *hangs head* 🙂
Jacqui says
Favorite drink is spiced rum with vanilla coke zero. However, being National Margarita Day went to Tqla restaurant and had a pineapple mango margarita and it was the best I’ve tasted!
nancy says
my favorite drink is equal parts oj and sprite with liquer 43 yummy
Karen K. says
Funny stuff. People are amazing. My new favorite cocktail (today) is Gin, St. Germain, and lime straight up.
Jenny says
mudslide or a margarita- this one looks awesome!
Patricia says
Long Island Iced Tea!
Rebecca says
Hands down–margaritas are my favourite mixed drink. Anything with tequila, really. So this is perfect!
Victoria says
I like mojitos. Or just Jack and coke. Yum.
Debbie says
I recently discovered Midnight Moon blueberry moonshine. That mixed with some cream soda is fabulous! I do love a good margarita too, especially with a floater of some grand marnier. Yum.
Nora says
Stoli Vanil and Coke. In the summer, St. G, vodka, and lemonade. Mmmm.
Rebecca says
Southern Comfort and Coke. Or a good Mojito. Or give me some coffee and keep pouring the the Bailey’s!!!
Catherine says
Some people take TV way too seriously. I like Mojitos too…or gin and tonic
Ian Chan says
I’m boring, I like whiskey sour.
JanetFCTC says
My fave would be a Toasted Almond… creamy, and with a nice kick to it hehe.
Kimberly says
Quality silver tequila on the rocks topped with a splash of grand marnier and a hearty squeeze of lime… I heart Rick Bayless. So cool you got to review his book! And about the rude people… Ew, so wrong.
delia says
sex on the beach. it makes me giggle.
anne says
In the winter, a Manhattan. In the summer, Dirty Martini.
A few years ago, a coworker said I drank like her grandfather. 🙂
Julie says
I hope to ruin as many miserable lives as you some day. What an honor! I’ll go with Amaretto Sour for all your sourpuss readers.
Diana @ frontyardfoodie says
hahahaha, everytime people are ridiculous I can count on you having a hilarious yet logical and normal reaction.
Thanks for being awesome and giving me a Monday laugh.
Paula says
I’m just an old fashioned grey-goose martini up with an olive type girl.
Jean says
I’m not a big drinker so I tend to stick with drinks that don’t taste like alcohol – amaretto sour or white russian is usually my drink of choice.
Ashley_M says
Mojito is my fave followed closely by a margarita preferable peach or strawberry.
Aislinn says
Sabra and Coke! or a amaretto sour. This sounds really good though and such a pretty color.
Samantha says
I’m a HUGE tequila lover! My hubby mixes a fabulous jalapeno margarita with homemade jalapeno sour mix – to most it sounds repulsive I’m sure, but we LOVE it. This book was on my short list for putting in his stocking last year – but I went with Fiesta at Rick’s instead. Now I want this one for myself, lol!
Laura says
Margaritas! I also like gin and tonic with a wedge of lime. Yum!
Cassie says
On the rare occasions that I have a drink, I’ll usually just go for a Cape Codder – cranberry juice, vodka, and lime, but I have been known to enjoy margaritas, amaretto and coke, or a good mai tai!
noseringirl says
This sounds awesome, thanks for the recipe! Sorry to hear about the hate mail, if a Tv show being spoiled means that much to you I would say your priorities are pretty screwdriver up 🙂
wendy says
My favorite drink is a strawberry pina colada… but I LOVE me some key lime, so I’ve got to try your recipe out! Looks yummmy!
Lisa cox says
Oh great. Now I need it go buy tequila!!!!
Strawberry frozen margarita.
Linda says
Tequila sunrise. The bestest.
And it sounds like some people need to walk away from the TV for awhile. I can’t imagine being that upset by a blog post “spoiling” a TV show. If the ending is the only part that it is important, why didn’t they just fast forward to the end the next day? Or watch it when it was broadcast? People are weird.
Angie says
I recently had a blueberry mojo to at an Itallian restaurant in our area. It was amazing! I feel like I could drink one every day. I also favor Margaritas and will be trying this one out very soon 🙂
Alice says
Margaritas are my favorite!
Sarah G says
My favorite mixed drink is a thimbleberry margarita that a local Mexican restaurant makes. It is beyond delicious. I know that the berries are picked locally, which makes it seem even better.
Jess Chasteen says
These look amazing! One quick question – how many servings does the recipe make? My favorite is a cold Mojito on a hot summer day.
Peabody says
Probably two servings of you drink like me. 🙂
Courtney H says
I love Margaritas but my new favorite cocktail that I was introduced to in Mexico was the Singapore Sling evidently no bartender in the US knows how to make it!
Darlene Y says
This sounds fab, can’t wait to give it a try. My current fave is Absolut Citron vodka, Diet Sierra Mist Cranberry and a splash of light cranberry juice. Sometimes I’ll add some lime juice, if I’m feeling particularly festive 🙂
Laurie H says
My favorite is a margarita, although I had an awesome peach bellini once that I still occasionally order, but never is as good as that first one. This drink looks awesome!
Patty says
Margaritas get me in trouble every time. 🙂 nothing beats them.
Rhonda says
My favorite mixed drink is a New Orleans Fizz. Unfortunately not many bars serve them.
Theresa says
Manhattans are hard to beat this time of year, but in the summer a mojito or margarita always sounds good.
Julie says
Gingersnaps since Christmas although I’ll have to try something more springlike soon!
Theresa says
I love margaritas but also love mudslides too!! Yum!!!
Dee says
Sitting in my hospital bed, antipardem wing of labor & delivery, I’m surfing Pinterest dreaming of booze. What can I have to drink as soon as I have my 2nd son is all I’m thinking! I love booze!
I’m only 23 weeks so i have a long way to go!
I come across your margarita recipe, yummy, & the blog that goes along with it. YES, people need to get their priorities in line or come spend a day at a children’s hospital to put it all in perspective.
I’ve had all kinds of drinks, every comment so far I’ve had but right now I would love a Bombay Saphire Dirty Martini with extra olives, maybe even a blue cheese olive or two! Licking my lips dreaming of it! After an excellent dinner at a fabulous restaurant I think I’ll have an Apple Martini for dessert! 🙂
Thank you for being my entertainment & taking 30 minutes of my time, it is truly appreciate!
Looking forward to reading more!
Michele West says
Vodka & Tonic with a Twist of Lime!
Karen says
My favorite is a John Daly – lemonade and sweet tea vodka.
Natasha P. says
I am more of a beer fan myself, but when I do get a mixed drink, it is often a margarita – they are pretty darn yummy!
Miriam R says
Wow! People need to get some perspective. Thanks for a great new drink. My fave is a Mojito but I’ve been craving a white Russian lately.
Michele says
I don’t drink a lot but when I go out my “go to” drink is a margarita. The raspberry lime one you have looks amazing. I would love to be able to make myself a delicious margarita like that at home!! Thanks!
lauren says
Yum. Lemonrasgarita.
June says
Favorite drink is a fresh agave margarita with patron and a slice of a fresh orange on the rocks with salt!!! And of corse this raspberry lime one sounds great too!!!!
Stephanie P. says
I love a Bloody Mary and really love all the pickles you can put in it!
karen kasian says
Blackberry or raspberry mojitos or any mojitos has to be the best. Makes me think of tropical vacations. 🙂
Lisa Smith says
Margaritas are my favorite and any flavor will do! I am also a lover of key lime so I have got to give this one a try. Oh and just tell those haters to get a life!
heather says
I am a big fan of Dark and Stormies. But margaritas come a close 2nd!
Linda B says
Living in a northern clime, I have only bought a bag of key limes once. It was the very first time I’d ever seen them in the supermarket, and I love key lime pie. Made a key lime cheesecake out of them. Those little suckers are tough to juice, I don’t think I got the cup of juice I needed for the cheesecake, and while I love to drink and I’m willing to squeeze a couple of limes, no more key limes for me! But if you do all the work, I will gladly drink one.
If you include a little finely grated lime zest in your salt, it’s a bit of a extra oomph.
It’s all snowy and frozen here, a touch of summer sounds good.
LeeH says
My current favorite is a Moscow Mule. I got traditional copper mugs for Christmas.
However, key line AND raspberry? I’ll check this out
To those who felt it necessary to be rude.. pfft
Not even worth a full raspberry
PattyG says
Whiskey Old Fashioned sour…..the whole month of December. I don’t know how it started but December is Oldie month at our house. This year we added frozen,wild Michigan blueberries to the muddle..super good!
Cranberry Margaritas have been a favorite at Thanksgiving for years.