Frozen Clover Margaritas for 8

Entered for safe-keeping, from 3/17/14 Woman's World magazine, for adults only. Start these the night before to have frozen pineapple mixture ready.

• Ready In: 8 hrs
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• PINEAPPLE ICE

• 4  cups  pineapple juice
• 1 (8 ounce) can  crushed pineapple in juice

• GREEN RIM

•  green  decorator sugar
•  kosher salt

• DRINK

• 1  cup  tequila
• 1⁄3 cup triple sec or 1⁄3 cup Cointreau liqueur
• 1⁄2 cup fresh basil leaf
• 1 (10 ounce) can  frozen margarita mix

• GARNISH

• 8  lime slices, for garnish
• 32  basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. PINEAPPLE ICE.
2. In a freezer-proof 13"x9" pan, mix pineapple juice and crushed pineapple (with juice). Freeze overnight.
3. GREEN RIM:
4. Mix 2 parts green decorating sugar to 1 part kosher salt.
5. Dip rims of 8 margarita glasses into water, shaking off excess; dip into sugar mixture.
6. DRINK:
7. In blender, puree tequila, triple sec and 1/2 cup basil leaves until basil is finely chopped; strain into bowl.
8. Stir in frozen margarita mix. Transfer half of mixture to blender.
9. Break pineapple ice mixture into 1" pieces; add half to blender.
10. Process until smooth. Transfer to pitcher.
11. Repeat with remaining tequila and pineapple mixtures.
12. Divide among 8 prepared margarita glasses.
13. GARNISH:
14. Garnish each glass with a slice of lime. Arrange 4 pieces of fresh basil on top of drink so each guest gets a 4-leafed clover.