Some things in life are just so addictive: Chocolate cake, trips to the beach, shopping with a friend, watching Will and Grace dvd's (ok, that is a personal favorite, but still...) and ice cream in the summer. If you do not have any plans this weekend, just make one, and give this Margarita Ice Cream a try. I promise it will be a hit if you are having a Father's Day party or even just feel like keeping cool over the weekend. The tart yet creamy flavor will keep you coming back for just one more (or two!) scoop. It does have a bit of alcohol so if you are wary of serving it to the kids, then you might want to serve them a pint of something a little more tame, but I admit freely that after 2 scoops, I was nowhere neareven slightly buzzed.
Don't have an ice cream maker? No problem, as you do not even need one with this recipe, but do make sure you give it overnight to freeze up properly. I mean, if you DO have one, by all means give it a whirl.
Speaking of Father's Day, I wish all the Dad's out there a special day. With much gratitude and love to my own Dad: May your day be as wonderful as you are. You taught me patience and to never sweat the small stuff...and the love of a good book. I adore you.
Happy day to my husband who is taking us all away on vacation for his Father's day. You give everything to our children (and me!): Time, patience, comfort and infinite love. Abundant love and endless gratitude to you from all of us every day.
mmm....yummy.....
Margarita Ice Cream
1/3 cup lime juice
*The recipe calls for 1/2 but I added in a bit of lime zest instead of the full amount
2 tablespoons tequila
3 tablespoons orange liqueur
1 1/4 cups powdered sugar
2 cups heavy cream
Pour everything but the cream into a bowl of a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, then stir in the sugar to dissolve.
Slowly add in the cream and then softly whip until smooth. Do not beat until stiff, though. At this point I added in a bit of lime zest from about half of the lime.
Transfer the mixture into an airtight container and freeze, preferably overnight, or if you have your ice cream make ready, pour in the mixture and mix to manufacturer's directions.
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Oh, I was hoping we'd see this! It does look delicious. And what a nice tribute to the Dads! Hope you have a nice vacation!
A bowl of this delicious Margarita ice cream sounds like a wonderful way to end my evening! Have a safe trip.
Delicious ice cream just fro the grown up, I like it!
Wow, ice cream just for the grown up, I like that!
Refreshing! Plus relaxing:)
wow..margarita ice cream! That sounds utterly unique and die-for for the summer!
I would certainly not mind a slight buzz off of this delicious treat.
Wow, this sounds amazing! Perfect for Summer!
very unique sounds fabulous, would sell well in Florida especially in the Key West!
What a wonderful tribute to your Dad, Bridgett.
I love this ice-cream, the first time I made it I went into a Pub with a small bottle and asked for a measure of Tiquila in it - the bar man thought I was crazy!!!
Wonderful photo, as always.
this is such a unique ice cream flavor--bravo! lovely words for your father, too. :) also, will & grace is and always will be one of my favorite shows!
oh my word! This looks out of control!
Yum! Isn't this an amazing flavor for an ice cream?! Fun, fun, fun!!
My local foodies and I were thinking of a good ice cream to make with liquid nitrogen. We haven't tried any alcohol based ice cream yet. Margarita looks pretty cool to make.
Margarita ice-cream! Oooo... melting me away! Just what I need right now. It has been so hot over here. Hope you're having a great weekend.
Cheers, Kristy
This recipe combines two of my absolute favorite things. I'm sold!
Have a great weekend!
What a delicious summer treat! Love the speed method.
What a unique and creative ice cream flavor! A must try for sure!
An after dinner drink and dessert rolled into one! It looks refreshing and delicious.
wow great recipe and what a great snap in the glass love it !
have a great weekend
love Rebecca
No ice cream maker necessary. I'm sold! Can you do this with all ice cream recipes?
This ice cream sounds absolutely divine (can I come over so we can sit around watching Will and Grace DVDs while eating it? K good.). I am definitely bookmarking it to make sometime this summer!
Happy father's day to your dad and husband!
i can see why you ate this non-stop. ok, i'm sold, i know i have to make this for myself, i doubt hubby would eat it.
happy weekend girl....send me updates via text.
this is totally up my alley!! and YEAH!!! I don't need an ice cream maker???!! I'm sooo there!
This reminds me of the lime gelato I had in Italy. It looks delicious -
cook and refreshing.
This sounds really delicious. I love ice cream but get tired of the same old thing. This will kick start my taste buds for sure. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
I just love your presentation! This looks incredible and I love your Father's Day tribute!
I think it has a nice fresh flavor.
I'd like have it in summer evening.
This is such a unique flavor of ice cream -- I love it! And I love how I don't need to go hunting for my ice cream maker (which has been sitting in the basement all winter) to make this. Definitely a win-win recipe! ;)
Hey, hey...I can always get into a boozy ice cream. Love the pale green colour too!
This is such a heavenly treat! And what a bonus that no ice cream maker is required. I bet it makes the best milkshakes! Enjoy Father's Day!
Well, this is MY kind of ice cream!
I love ice cream and that sounds so good!! I can't imagine getting buzzed from ice cream....sounds loverly!
WOW! That ice cream sounds amazing!
This looks like a perfect ice cream to give ol' dad on his special day for sure. Sounds delicious!
Looks like a perfect scoop to give ol' dad on his special day! Sounds delicious!
nice....boozy and refreshing dessert!!!
This looks delicious. And serving it in a margarita glass couldn't be more fitting. Great idea!
How unique! The only thing better than a margarita would be this margarita ice cream. I will be trying it once I get out the ice cream maker! Perfect for summer!!! Thanks for the recipe!
Creamy, sweet, tangy - I am enthralled by this combination. Bookmarking this for those dog days of summer. And the ode to your father and all fathers is very special and heartfelt.
What a wickedly decadent ice-cream. I will have to try it, especially as it's hot here and it sounds so easy to make. Thank you.
oh I would love this, my dad would also surely dive into this..yum
sweetlife
I suddenly missed my old ice cream maker! I always make variety of flavors of ice cream every weekend.
baby crib
Wow, yum! Have a great vacation!!!
I love the picture! It's great! Looks so delicious and refreshing for summer.
Oh wow - thanks for this Bridgett. I was going to try my hand at cardamom ice cream this weekend, but now I think I'll try this recipe instead!
Robyn
I want a scoop:)
That ice cream looks terrific! I love that choice of flavor.
Cheers,
Rosa
This totally is calling to me. Two of my favorite things combined!
This is such a smart recipe. I think the alcohol lowers the freezing point, so when combined with the cream, it stays soft. This ice cream looks quite addictive.
Are you kidding me!? This looks awesome. I am going out to by an icecream maker this wknd!
Ok, now I am even more excited bc I dont need an ice cream maker...I'm making it now!
Bridgett I love this look absolutely nice!!! xx glorua
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. Any ice cream recipe with all heavy cream is a guaranteed winner. And a margarita flavored one at that!
love the photo.... :)
Wow! Now that is my kind of ice cream...Fantastic:)
Now, that's a special ice cream. Perfect for summer. What sweet comments to your dad and husband too!
Hmm... is it wrong that I am now craving a Margarita and it's only 9:15am??? But, the Margarita Ice Cream would be OK... right???
Looks and sounds delicious!
Cheers, Cindy
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