Tequila Mockingbird Marinade Recipe

Tequila Mockingbird Marinade Recipe

  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons tequila
  • 2 tablespoons triple sec
  • 1 large jalapeño chili, seeded, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lime peel
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
  1. Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.) Cover and refrigerate.
  2. Marinate poultry 1 to 3 hours and seafood 30 minutes in refrigerator. Drain (do not pat dry) and grill. Boil remaining marinade in heavy small saucepan 1 minute. Drizzle some of marinade over poultry or seafood just before serving.