Spicy Margarita

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1 tablespoon Spicy Salt, recipe follows

3 ounces tequila

2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice

1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows

1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur

Spicy Salt:

1/4 cup kosher salt

Finely grated zest of one lime

1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder

1/4 teaspoon chipotle chile powder

Combine the salt, lime zest, ancho chile powder and chipotle chile powder in a small bowl.

Simple Syrup:

1 cup sugar

Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Let cool. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Let cool. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.