Name: Frozen Margaritas
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H25M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT6H25M0.000S
Yield: 6 frozen margaritas
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups orange liqueur (such as Cointreau); 1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice; 2/3 cup superfine sugar; Lime wedges, for the glasses; Coarse salt or flavored salt, for the glasses (recipes follow); 12 ounces tequila; 3 oranges; 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika; Kosher salt; 4 limes; Kosher salt; Large pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers; 3 tablespoons kosher salt

Directions

Mix 1 1/2 cups water, the orange liqueur, lime juice and superfine sugar in a pitcher. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 6 hours; you should get about 32 ice cubes.
Moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge or water, then dip in coarse salt.
For each drink, puree 6 to 7 margarita ice cubes in a blender with 2 ounces tequila. With the motor running, add 6 to 7 regular ice cubes, one at a time, until slushy. Pour into the prepared glasses.

Smoky Orange Salt

Grate the orange zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with the smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons more kosher salt.

Sweet and Spicy Lime Salt

Grate the lime zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with the cayenne, sugar and 1 more tablespoon salt.