Ingredients
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
Simple Syrup:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Lime-salt-sugar:
Zest one lime
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar
Directions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. Spread lime-salt-sugar on a plate. Moisten the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass with a lime wedge and press into mixture to rim edge. Strain margarita into glass.
Simple Syrup:
- Place sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool. Store in a sealed container in refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Lime-salt-sugar:
- Blend zest, salt and sugar together in a small blender or mini food chopper. Use immediately.