Margarita (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
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:
1. 1. 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.
2. Simple Syrup:
3. 1. 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.
4. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups
5. Lime-salt-sugar:
6. 1. Blend zest, salt and sugar together in a small blender or mini food chopper. Use immediately.
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