by Harper Lin
Knead almond marzipan on a work surface. Shape into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate. It will keep for a month in the fridge or up to six months in the freezer.
Marzipan can be dipped in chocolate. If you’re artistic, you can shape marzipan into fruits, vegetables, figurines, or anything you’d like.
Recipe 2: Classic Margarita on the Rocks
Ingredients:
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• Salt for garnish
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Combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with lime juice or water. Hold the glass upside down and dip into salt. Strain drink into glass and serve.
Recipe 3: Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Ingredients:
• 3 ½ cups strawberries
• 2 ½ cups crushed ice
• ½ cup tequila
• ½ cup fresh lime juice
• ¼ cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons Cointreau
• Lime wedges (optional)
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Combine strawberries, ice, tequila, lime juice, sugar, and Cointreau in a blender. Process until smooth. Pour margaritas into four large glasses. Garnish margaritas with a lime wedge, if desired.
All Books by Harper Lin
The Cape Bay Cafe Mysteries
Cappuccinos, Cupcakes and a Corpse: Book 1
Tea, Tiramisu, and Tough Guys: Book 2
Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder: Book 3
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The Emma Wild 4-book Holiday Series
4-Book Holiday Series
Killer Christmas: Book 1
New Year’s Slay: Book 2
Death of a Snowman: Book 3
Valentine’s Victim: Book 4
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The Patisserie Mysteries
Macaron Murder: Book 1
Éclair Murder: Book 2
Baguette Murder: Book 3
Crêpe Murder: Book 4
Box Set Volume I: Books 1-4
Croissant Murder: Book 5
Crème Brûlée Murder: Book 6
Madeleine Murder: Book 7
Opera Cake Murder: Book 8
Box Set Volume II: Books 5-8
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The Wonder Cats Mysteries
A Hiss-tory of Magic: Book 1
Pawsitively Dead: Book 2
A Note From Harper
Thank you so much for reading my books. If you were entertained by Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder, please recommend it to friends and family who would enjoy it too. I would also really appreciate it if you could write a book review to help spread the word.
If you like this series, you might also enjoy my other 3 series:
• The Patisseries Mysteries: a culinary cozy series set in Paris featuring French dessert recipes.
• The Emma Wild Mysteries: a 4-Book holiday cozy series set in a small Canadian town.
• The Wonder Cats Mysteries, about three witches trying to use their powers for good in a small town near the mystical Niagara Falls.
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Thanks and much love,
Harper
About the Author
Harper Lin is the USA TODAY bestselling author of The Patisserie Mysteries, The Emma Wild Holiday Mysteries, The Wonder Cats Mysteries, and The Cape Bay Cafe Mysteries.
When she's not reading or writing mysteries, she loves going to yoga classes, hiking, and hanging out with her family and friends.
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This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are either products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.
Margaritas, Marzipan, and Murder
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