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Active Time
15 minutes
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Total Time
15 minutes
This margarita is inspired by my love for spices—the turmeric adds a bright and peppery punch to the cocktail, and combining it with the smoky flavors of the cumin salt on the rim makes this the perfect drink to celebrate Diwali with your family and friends. In a pinch you can use basil or cilantro instead of mint as a garnish and you’ll still get those fresh notes with every sip.
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What you’ll need
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Turmeric
$19 At Spicewalla
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Cumin Seeds
$10 At Burlap and Barrel
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Mortar and Pestle
$13 At World Market
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Cocktail Shaker
$20 At Amazon
Ingredients
Makes 1
Special equipment
Step 1
Coarsely grind salt and cumin seeds in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle. Transfer to a small plate.
Step 2
Fill a shallow bowl with water. Dip rim of a rocks glass or margarita glass in water, then dip in cumin salt. Fill glass with ice and set aside.
Step 3
Combine tequila, lime juice, agave, triple sec, and turmeric in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice and shake until outside of shaker is frosty, about 20 seconds. Strain into reserved glass. Garnish cocktail with a lime wedge and mint sprigs.
Leave a Review
Reviews (2)
Back to TopFlavors work great together and do not skip the cumin/salt. The first time I made it substituted honey that did't work out well
Anonymous
Reno, NV
1/9/2022
Love the blend of flavors
Lynne
11/13/2021
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