Classic Margarita

By Gazelle

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup water
• 1 1/2 cups tequila
• 1 cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
• 1 cup fresh lime juice plus 2 tbsp.
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt
• Lime wedges for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

In a large jar with a tight-fitting lid, vigorously shake sugar and water until the sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour the syrup into a pitcher.

Add tequila, orange liqueur and 1 cup lime juice to the pitcher; stir.

Pour 2 tbsp. lime juice on a plate. Spread salt on another plate. Dip the rims of 8 glasses into the lime juice, then into the salt.

Fill the glasses with ice, then add the margarita. Garnish with lime wedges.