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We were going to have Mexican food for dinner tonight, so we decided to make margaritas. Our plans have since changed and we're having grilled chicken, instead. No need to make different drinks, though. These margaritas will be fantastic with any grilled food. They're a little sweet and a little sour, perfect for summertime get togethers! Alla vostra buona salute!



Italian Margaritas

  • 1 oz. amaretto

  • 2 oz. sweet and sour mix

  • 1/2 oz. tequila

  • 1/2 oz. triple sec

Mix all ingredients together and pour over ice into a salt rimmed glass. This recipe yields one drink. Our margarita glasses are quite large so we had to double the recipe for each glass.


Enjoy responsibly, please. Happy Friday, everyone!

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L.B. said…
Awesome, as always. I don't usually drink hard liquor so I kinda live (or drink would be more appropriate) vicariously through your Friday night posts.

I like my margaritas blended, though, on the rare occasion I drink one. How would you blend it? Just toss into a blender and pulse away?

See, that's why I prefer Sol. Just pop the tab and chug :)
May 29, 2009 at 3:42 PM
Ann said…
I really like your blog and I am going to follow it. I love this drink...
May 29, 2009 at 4:41 PM
Lissaloo said…
I'm with LB, when they are blended they don't seem to hit me as hard, I'm a light weight :) Great Drink, as always!!!
May 29, 2009 at 9:35 PM
Purple Flowers said…
I was hoping the Friday drink would be margaritas. Yummy!!
Happy weekend!
May 30, 2009 at 2:11 AM
Rachel said…
I could go for one of these margaritas right about now...Italian Margaritas are my FAVORITE drink from Olive Garden!!!
May 30, 2009 at 3:26 PM
outdoorgriller said…
Margaritas sound good with something grilled.I enjoy grilling becasue it is heatlhy.If you would like to see more recipes or the collection of tips I have for grillling and bbqing you can visit www.cookingandgrillinoutdoors.com
May 30, 2009 at 4:32 PM
Delectable Dining said…
The best thing about working for a summer as a server at Olive Garden was getting to sample all of their specialty drinks... this one was one of my favorites! Thanks for the recipe.
May 30, 2009 at 9:02 PM
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