Grilled-Citrus Margaritas

By cindyandmojo

These excellent margaritas have a subtle, smoky flavor. The secret: The limes and lemons are grilled before being juiced.
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Ingredients

• 3 limes, halved crosswise
• 3 lemons, halved crosswise
• 1 lime wedge
• Kosher salt
• Ice
• 12 ounces silver tequila
• 4 1/2 ounces simple syrup (see Note)
• 6 orange twists, for garnish

Details

Cooking time 15mins
Adapted from foodandwine.com

Preparation

Step 1

Light a grill. Grill the halved limes and lemons over high heat, cut side down, until lightly charred and juicy, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Juice the limes into one measuring cup, and juice the lemons into another measuring cup; you should have about 4 ounces of each juice.

Using the lime wedge, moisten half of the outer rim of 6 rocks or margarita glasses and coat lightly with salt, then fill each glass with ice. Fill a pitcher with ice and add the tequila, simple syrup and 3 ounces each of the lime and lemon juices. Stir well and strain into the prepared glasses. Using tongs and working with one at a time, hold an orange twist directly over the flame until just singed around the edges. Garnish the margaritas with the flamed twists and serve.