Classic Margarita with Espelette Salt

By Dixie8686

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon espelette pepper or chile powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 cups fresh lime juice, plus more for rimming glasses
• 3 cups tequila
• 1 1/2 cups orange liqueur
• 1/2 cup agave syrup
• Lime slices, for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

Combine the salt, pepper and sugar on a plate. Lightly dip the rims of 4 rocks glasses into a small amount of lime juice, then into the salt mixture to crust the edges of the glasses.

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup in a large pitcher with ice. Stir vigorously to combine. Pour over ice in the salt-rimmed glasses, garnish with a slice of lime and serve immediately.

CATEGORIES:

Tequila

Margarita

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