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Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:4Yield:1 cocktailJump to Nutrition Facts
Prep Time:10 minsAdditional Time:30 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:4Yield:1 cocktail
Prep Time:10 mins
Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
Yield:1 cocktail
Yield:
1 cocktail
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsButterfly Pea Flower-Infused Tequila½cuptequila¼cupdried butterfly pea flowers (see Tip)Green Layer1 ½ouncestequila1ouncelime juice½ounceagave syrup½cupchopped avocado (see Tip)1cupcrushed iceYellow Layer1 ½ouncestequila1ouncelime juice½ounceagave syrup½cuppineapple chunks1cupcrushed iceRed Layer1 ½ouncestequila2ounceslime juice½cupchopped strawberries1cupcrushed iceBlue Layer1 ½ouncesbutterfly pea flower-infused tequila1ounceagave syrup1cupcrushed iceLime slices for garnish
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Ingredients
Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Tequila
½cuptequila
¼cupdried butterfly pea flowers (see Tip)
Green Layer
1 ½ouncestequila
1ouncelime juice
½ounceagave syrup
½cupchopped avocado (see Tip)
1cupcrushed ice
Yellow Layer
½cuppineapple chunks
Red Layer
2ounceslime juice
½cupchopped strawberries
Blue Layer
1 ½ouncesbutterfly pea flower-infused tequila
1ounceagave syrup
Lime slices for garnish
DirectionsTo prepare butterfly pea flower-infused tequila: Combine 1/2 cup tequila and dried butterfly pea flowers in a lidded jar; cover tightly and shake to combine. Let steep at room temperature until the color turns a deep blue, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard the flowers and reserve the tequila. (You’ll have more blue tequila than you need for these cocktails; refrigerate any extra for up to 1 week.)To prepare green layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave, avocado and 1 cup ice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between four highball glasses (see Tip).Quickly rinse the blender and make the yellow layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave, pineapple and 1 cup ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.Quickly rinse the blender and make the red layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces lime juice, strawberries and 1 cup ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.Quickly rinse the blender and make the blue layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces of the reserved blue tequila, agave and ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.Garnish each drink with a lime slice, if desired, and serve with straws.TipsTo make ahead: Refrigerate butterfly pea flower-infused tequila (Step 1) for up to 1 week.Tips: Dried butterfly pea flowers (aka butterfly pea tea) is an herbal tea from Southeast Asia that changes from blue to purple when mixed with an acidic ingredient (like the lime juice in this margarita recipe). You can buy it in bulk or in teabags online.If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can substitute honeydew melon or kiwifruit for the green layer. Simply replace the 1/2 avocado with a 1/2 cup of either honeydew or kiwi.For the best-looking layers, and to keep things from getting too melty while you’re blending, you can pour each layer into a mason jar or other container and store it in the freezer while you blend the next layer. When all of the blending is done, remove the jars from the freezer and pour the layers into the serving glasses.Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2020
Directions
To prepare butterfly pea flower-infused tequila: Combine 1/2 cup tequila and dried butterfly pea flowers in a lidded jar; cover tightly and shake to combine. Let steep at room temperature until the color turns a deep blue, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard the flowers and reserve the tequila. (You’ll have more blue tequila than you need for these cocktails; refrigerate any extra for up to 1 week.)To prepare green layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave, avocado and 1 cup ice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between four highball glasses (see Tip).Quickly rinse the blender and make the yellow layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave, pineapple and 1 cup ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.Quickly rinse the blender and make the red layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces lime juice, strawberries and 1 cup ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.Quickly rinse the blender and make the blue layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces of the reserved blue tequila, agave and ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.Garnish each drink with a lime slice, if desired, and serve with straws.TipsTo make ahead: Refrigerate butterfly pea flower-infused tequila (Step 1) for up to 1 week.Tips: Dried butterfly pea flowers (aka butterfly pea tea) is an herbal tea from Southeast Asia that changes from blue to purple when mixed with an acidic ingredient (like the lime juice in this margarita recipe). You can buy it in bulk or in teabags online.If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can substitute honeydew melon or kiwifruit for the green layer. Simply replace the 1/2 avocado with a 1/2 cup of either honeydew or kiwi.For the best-looking layers, and to keep things from getting too melty while you’re blending, you can pour each layer into a mason jar or other container and store it in the freezer while you blend the next layer. When all of the blending is done, remove the jars from the freezer and pour the layers into the serving glasses.
To prepare butterfly pea flower-infused tequila: Combine 1/2 cup tequila and dried butterfly pea flowers in a lidded jar; cover tightly and shake to combine. Let steep at room temperature until the color turns a deep blue, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve; discard the flowers and reserve the tequila. (You’ll have more blue tequila than you need for these cocktails; refrigerate any extra for up to 1 week.)
To prepare green layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave, avocado and 1 cup ice to a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between four highball glasses (see Tip).
Quickly rinse the blender and make the yellow layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 ounce agave, pineapple and 1 cup ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.
Quickly rinse the blender and make the red layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces lime juice, strawberries and 1 cup ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.
Quickly rinse the blender and make the blue layer: Add 1 1/2 ounces of the reserved blue tequila, agave and ice to the blender. Blend on high until smooth. Divide between the glasses.
Garnish each drink with a lime slice, if desired, and serve with straws.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate butterfly pea flower-infused tequila (Step 1) for up to 1 week.
Tips: Dried butterfly pea flowers (aka butterfly pea tea) is an herbal tea from Southeast Asia that changes from blue to purple when mixed with an acidic ingredient (like the lime juice in this margarita recipe). You can buy it in bulk or in teabags online.
If you’re not a fan of avocado, you can substitute honeydew melon or kiwifruit for the green layer. Simply replace the 1/2 avocado with a 1/2 cup of either honeydew or kiwi.
For the best-looking layers, and to keep things from getting too melty while you’re blending, you can pour each layer into a mason jar or other container and store it in the freezer while you blend the next layer. When all of the blending is done, remove the jars from the freezer and pour the layers into the serving glasses.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2020
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)214Calories3gFat24gCarbs1gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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