Fourth of July

Redneck Margarita

July 12, 2011
5
4 Ratings
  • Serves 1
Author Notes

It's all about the fine crystal, a simple margarita and having fun with the drink topic. —ibbeachnana

What You'll Need
Ingredients
  • Margarita ingredients
  • 2 ounces good Tequila
  • 1/2-1 ounces Triple sec, Cointreau, or orange liqueur
  • 3 Key limes juiced, or one whole regular lime + wedges for garnish
  • 1 salt rimmed redneck glass
  • Redneck glass
  • 1 Dollar store clear glass candlestick
  • 1 8 ounce canning jar of your choice, the quilted diamond pattern from Ball is perfect for fine crystal
  • good quality clear drying glue for glass or ceramics
Directions
  1. Clean and dry jar and candlestick, rough the bottom of jar edge with sandpaper as well as the candlestick top, apply glue, allow to dry for at least an hour depending on the glue instructions (we use Devcon 5 minute epoxy).
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3 Reviews

Sadassa_Ulna July 12, 2011
That glass is hilarious, and the margarita sounds delicious.
 
aargersi July 12, 2011
That redneck glass is the best thing EVER!!!! I am so copying that!
 
ibbeachnana July 12, 2011
I know, I have a friend that uses the 16 ounce version for her rum punch concoction.