Midnight Margarita

What is mixing a cocktail if it is not a ritual? And at that warm, mood-changing moment when you take your first sip, is it not a spell that has been cast over you?

“Practical Magic” (1998) was the first movie to show the characters bond as they toss worry to the winds and dance around the kitchen table; you’ll find it in several subsequent “chick flicks” but this one had actual witches doing it. The circle dance is an ancient tradition and a blender full of Margaritas certainly improved it.

Recipes for Midnight Margaritas abound on the Internet. This one was invented by actual witches. And yes, we put the lime with the coconut.

Prepare a small rocks glass by rimming it with a combination of salt and brown sugar.

To an iced shaker, add:

2 ounces 1800 Coconut Tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice

Shake vigorously. Dance around the kitchen table and raise that shaker high, or pass it widdershins to the other drinkers.

Strain into prepared glass filled with crushed ice. Add a straw and a hunk of coconut if it’s handy.

Sally Owens: And I don’t want them dancing naked under the full moon!
Aunt Jet Owens: No, of course. The nudity is entirely optional. As you well remember!

Always drink responsibly. Always drink well.