Frozen Tequila Limeade - Bobby Flay

ctbolton's Note:

a light and refreshing limeade with a kick

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 4

Yield: 4.0 glasses

• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup fresh cold lime juice
• 1 lime, zested
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/4 cup tequila
• crushed ice
• lime wedge, for garnish

Directions:

1. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan over high heat, bring to a boil and cook until the sugar melts, transfer to a bowl set over a bowl of ice and stir to cool down.
2. Place the lime juice, zest and water in a bowl, add the sugar syrup, to taste.
3. Fill a blender with 2 cups of the limeade, 1/4 to 1/2 cup of tequila (depending on your taste) and 1 cup of crushed ice and blend until combined. Pour into tall glasses. Repeat with the remaining limeade. Garnish with lime wedge.