Margarita

By cserumga

Makes 1 drink

Ingredients

• Margarita:
• 3 ounces tequila
• 2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 1/2 to 1 tsp orange liquor
• 1 Tbsp lime-salt-sugar
• Simple syrup:
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• Lime-salt-sugar:
• Zest one lime
• 2 Tbsp kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp sugar

Preparation

Step 1

To make the margarita:
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup and orange liquor. 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 and press into mixture to rim edge. Strain margarita into glass.

For the simple syrup:
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.

Lime-salt-sugar:
Blend zest, salt, and sugar together in a small blender or mini-food chopper. Use immediately.