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Viewed: 70 - Published at: 2 years agoIngredients
- Ice cubes
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
- 1 tablespoon Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- Zest of one lime
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Method
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur.
- Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds.
- (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.)
- Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate.
- Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge.
- Strain margarita into the glass.
- Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
- (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.)
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
- Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.
