Photo: Margarita Recipe
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
Directions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, and Simple Syrup. 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.
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Simple Syrup:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
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
Lime-salt-sugar:
Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.
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By jilljestermurphy
on October 12, 2012
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Really good but really potent. The lime-sugar-salt rim mixture is a nice touch. I've tried different orange flavored liquors & it's definitely best with Grand Marnier (by a long shot.
By kimberly_seattle
Seattle, WA
on May 18, 2012
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This is a great authentic margarita. Exactly what I was looking for and simple to make. I skipped the lime-sugar-salt mix and just rimmed the glass with kosher salt.
By kmmarsh14
carmel, IN
on May 05, 2012
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Pretty good for a basic margarita recipe, and easy to make. I used agave nectar instead of simple syrup to make it even easier. I think next time I'd add a little more lime juice and a little less agave nectar - a tad on the sweet side for me.
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