Frozen Strawberry Margarita

Ingredients (serves 4)

• 1 tbs caster sugar
• 1 tbs boiling water
• 1 tbs fresh lime juice
• Caster sugar, extra, to serve
• 1 x 250g punnet strawberries, washed, hulled, quartered
• 1 1/2 cups ice cubes
• 125ml (1/2 cup) tequila
• 60ml (1/4 cup) Cointreau liqueur

Method

1. Place sugar and water in a heatproof bowl. Stir until sugar dissolves. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
2. Place the lime juice in a small bowl. Place the extra caster sugar on a plate. Dip rims of 4 martini glasses into the juice, then into the sugar to coat.
3. Place the sugar syrup, strawberry, ice cubes, tequila, Cointreau and remaining lime juice in the jug of a blender and blend until smooth.
4. Divide the margarita among prepared glasses and serve.