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Cinco de Mayo Strawberries with Irresistible Lime Tequila Glaze


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these delicious strawberries infused with a zesty lime and tequila glaze, perfect for your festive gathering!


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon tequila (optional)
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the granulated sugar, fresh lime juice, tequila, lime zest, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the hulled strawberries to the bowl and gently toss them in the glaze until well coated.
  3. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the strawberries marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour to absorb the flavors.
  4. Serve the strawberries chilled, garnished with additional lime zest if desired.
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Refrigerate
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Keywords: cinco de mayo strawberries, tequila strawberries, lime strawberries, festive dessert