The Classic Margarita
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 8-12 limes)
  • ¾ cup (6 oz) silver tequila
  • ½ cup (4 oz) orange liqueur
  • lime wedges/slices for garnish (optional)
  • kosher salt for rim of glass (optional)
Instructions
  1. In a sauce pan, heat up water and sugar until sugar is completely dissolved. Place simple syrup in a jar or pitcher and let cool.
  2. Using a juicer or citrus press squeeze 8-12 limes until you have 1 cup of lime juice. For easier juicing bring the limes to room temperature and roll the lime back and forth with the palm of your hand against a hard flat surface (like counter-top) and apply pressure to the lime as you roll.
  3. Add lime juice to cooled sugar water. Stir in tequila and orange liquor.
  4. To prepare the glass rub a lime wedge on the edge of glass to add a small amount of moisture. Place some kosher salt on a plate and turn glasses rim in the salt until covered, add in ice and pour in the margarita! Enjoy!
Recipe by 2 Sisters 2 Cities at https://www.2sisters2cities.com/2013/04/the-classic-margarita/