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Beverages ยป Margaritas ยป Citrus Margaritas ยป Valley Lemon Margarita

Valley Lemon Margarita

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Valley Lemon Margarita

 

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.

Well in South Texas when life gives you Valley Lemons you make Margaritas!!

 

And you alsoย make; lemonade, paletas, marinade, salad dressing and cookies.ย  But let’s be honest your here for the Margaritas!! I tastedย my first Valley lemon when we moved here 2 years ago and have been hooked ever since.ย  Their juice is sweeter than a regular lemon and the flesh is plump, somewhat like a orange.ย  At $3.00 a bag which consist of around 9 -10 huge valley lemons they are too good to pass up.ย  They are a star in my kitchen and hubby enjoys them whole sprinkled with salt.ย  Don’t worry if Valley lemons are not available in your area, read on for a fun fact.

 

 

 

โ€œMeyer lemon was introduced from China in 1908. While not a true lemon, its fruit are used as a lemon substitute despite being much less acid than true lemons. Its fruit, which are moderately seedy, resemble a large orange in shape, peel color and pulp color. The tree is spreading and relatively small, nearly thornless and more cold tolerant than true lemons. Because of its popularity in south Texas, ‘Meyer’ lemon is known locally as Valley lemon.โ€

from tamu.edu.com

 

 

 

 

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Valley Lemon Margarita
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
 
Author: Vianney Rodriguez
Ingredients
  • salt
  • valley lemon meyer wedges
  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1 cup fresh valley lemon meyer lemon juice โ€“ strained for seeds
  • Splash of agave optional
  • 1/2 cup Cointreau
  • ice cubes
Instructions
  1. On a small plate spread salt. With lemon wedges moisten rim of 6 ounce glasses. Dip glasses into salt. Place glasses into freezer to chill.
  2. In a pitcher combine tequila, lemon juice, agave if using and Cointreau. Remove glasses from freezer and serve margaritas mixture over ice. Garnish with lemon slices.

 

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Comments

  1. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    May 8, 2012 at 9:15 am

    I never knew its called “valley” lemons at South Texas. Always learning something new ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Love your margarita recipes. Always makes me thirsty ๐Ÿ˜‰

    Reply
  2. BigFatBaker says

    April 25, 2012 at 7:27 pm

    I am literally drooling right now… omg…. I love meyer lemons and I bet they are FAB in a margarita! I must pick some up before they are all gone ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  3. Baker Street says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:44 am

    With everything at home, I’m off to make myself a pitcher of this delicious margarita! Lovely clicks V! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  4. Magic of Spice says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:45 pm

    I so want one right now! Love meyer lemons ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  5. Pachecopatty says

    April 16, 2012 at 5:07 pm

    Too bad, I just used my last Meyer lemons;-( I’m saving this recipe and I love the photo!

    Reply
  6. Blond Duck says

    April 16, 2012 at 8:11 am

    Have a magical Monday!

    Reply
  7. Susan says

    April 16, 2012 at 6:21 am

    When we can find Meyer lemons here I always buy some. Next time, I’ll try them in this lovely drink!

    Reply
  8. Jen at The Three Little Piglets says

    April 16, 2012 at 2:44 am

    I never knew Meyer lemons ever went by another name! I use them all the time when I can find them because I love the flavor – it’s so much milder than regular lemons.

    Reply
  9. Nina says

    April 15, 2012 at 4:22 am

    Wow…you have a beautiful site. First time here and loved it.Following you:)

    Reply
  10. Lia says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Amazing flavours in another fantastic margarita.
    Cheers,
    Lia.

    Reply
  11. Heather @girlichef says

    April 14, 2012 at 11:10 am

    Ha ha ha…I was looking at that first photo while I was reading and thinking, boy a valley lemon looks like a meyer lemon. And then I got to the “description”. Ha! I’m good ;P This looks fantastic! I want two, please.

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      April 17, 2012 at 5:51 pm

      Ha, I knew you would catch that….

      Reply
  12. mjskit says

    April 14, 2012 at 7:41 am

    I am SO jealous of those beautiful lemons and of the cost of them! I pay $3/pound! Can’t wait for the weather to warm up again here so I start drinking refreshing drinks like this. Beautiful margarita!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      April 17, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      $3.00 a pound, wow!! I heard they were high in other states, but never knew how much. I love them and so happy to have them at a great price!!

      Reply
  13. Joanne says

    April 14, 2012 at 3:35 am

    meyer lemons are seroiusly the best things ever. I’m thinking they’d be IDEAL in margarita form!

    Reply
  14. the wicked noodle says

    April 14, 2012 at 3:34 am

    I posted a meyer lemon margarita on my site a while back, too! I just love your margarita recipes – I never get tired of new ways to try them!

    Reply
    • Vianney says

      April 17, 2012 at 5:53 pm

      I saw your margarita, amazing! But you know I love all your recipes. HUGS!!

      Reply
  15. grace says

    April 14, 2012 at 2:27 am

    yes, i’ll definitely take a margarita like this over a silly glass of lemonade. ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  16. Sanjeeta kk says

    April 14, 2012 at 12:44 am

    Love this fresh and lemony margarita!

    Reply
  17. yummychunklet says

    April 13, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Yum. What a bright and refreshing sounding margarita!

    Reply
  18. Belinda @zomppa says

    April 13, 2012 at 2:14 pm

    Well, nothing to be sad about this happy lemon!

    Reply
  19. Rosa says

    April 13, 2012 at 11:42 am

    What fresh flavors!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply

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