How to make your own Tequila Flavored Salt, using two simple ingredients and no special equipment. This delicious salt makes a lovely homemade gift and can be used on everything from rimming a margarita glass to seasoning French fries.
Tomorrow is December 1st and if you haven’t started thinking about holiday gifts, it’s about time.
Something from the heart is always way more meaningful than a store bought gift so this year, I’m bringing you several different options for special homemade gifts over the next week or so.
If you are into DIY gifts, make sure to sign up for our virtual Edible Gifts class on December 10!
Today we start with Tequila-Flavored Salt! Which is pretty much what it sounds like: Salt you can use for adding that special finishing touch to anything from juicy watermelon to a freshly sliced ripe tomato that has that undeniably grassy, herbal flavor of tequila.
what you need to make tequila flavored salt
Making tequila flavored salt could not be easier, you need just two simple ingredients and I bet you can guess what they are.
- Tequila. Use a blanco tequila. It doesn’t have to be the most expensive tequila out there but make sure it is made from 100% Blue Weber Agave for the purest flavor.
- Salt. Use a coarse kosher or sea salt. I used a mixture of kosher salt and pink Himalayan salt because I love the color and flavor.
- If you want it super fine you can pulse the mixture through a food processor after it has dried (see below).
Other than that you will need a parchment lined baking sheet and that’s it!
how to make flavored salt!
It’s a good thing making this salt is so simple because you’ll find yourself churning out batch after batch. Here’s how you do it:
- Combine the salt and tequila in a bowl and mix until all the salt is wet.
- Spread in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet. Let sit overnight to dry completely. If you want it super fine, pulse in a food processor after the salt has dried completely.
- Seal in a jar and keep for up to 6 months.
variations
Now you know how to make the basic tequila salt. Let’s look at what else you can do!
tequila lime salt
Add lime zest to the base recipe for a citrusy spin. Zest 2 limes and mix it in with the salt and tequila. You could also use other citrus if you’d like. Experiment with the zest of an orange, lemon, grapefruit, or tangerine.
tequila rosemary salt
Fresh herbs like rosemary make a gorgeous salt for sprinkling over grilled steak or chicken. Other fresh herbs like thyme or oregano would be delicious.
more edible gifts ideas to try!
- Hibiscus Mimosa Kits
- Honey-Matcha Syrup
- Mexican Wedding Cookies
- Fig-Chipotle Jam
- Chocolate Covered Cider Rum Caramels
- Peppermint Mocha Milk Fudge {Jamoncillo de Leche}
- Coconut Pumpkin Seed Brittle
a beautiful gift from the heart
When making something special is this easy, there’s no reason not to give it a try! Before you give your gift of tequila flavored salt to everyone you know, snap a pic and tag me on Instagram @holajalapeno and #holajalapeno so I can see or leave me a comment below (don’t forget to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating) !
Tequila Flavored Salt
How to make your own Tequila Flavored Salt, using two simple ingredients and no special equipment. This delicious salt makes a lovely gift!
Recipe adapted from Better Homes & Gardens
Ingredients
- 1 cup kosher salt
- 1/4 cup blanco tequila
- variations:
- Zest of 2 limes for lime salt
- 2 teaspoons minced rosemary for rosemary salt
Instructions
Combine. Mix salt and tequila together in a bowl until all the salt is wet.
Dry. Spread into a thin layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let dry on the counter overnight.
Store. Seal in a jar and store at room temperature for up to 6 months.
For variations. Combine lime zest or rosemary with the salt and tequila in step one. Dry overnight and store for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 0Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgCarbohydrates: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 0g
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