Name: Margarita
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT0H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
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; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 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:

Yield: About 1 1/2 cups

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.