Everyone knows that a margarita is my go to drink. This is my favorite way to make them at home!
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Classic Margarita
2015-10-30 09:09:09
Everyone knows that a margarita is my go to drink. This is my favorite way to make them at home!
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
1445g
Servings
4
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2044
Calories from Fat 5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 14303mg
596%
Total Carbohydrates 318g
106%
Dietary Fiber 2g
6%
Sugars 260g
Protein 1g
Vitamin A
1%
Vitamin C
37%
Calcium
6%
Iron
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
What you need
- Ice cubes
- 12 ounces tequila
- 8 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe below
- 4 teaspoons orange liqueur
- 4 tablespoons Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows
Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
Lime-salt-sugar
- Zest of one lime
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
What you do
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur.
- Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.)
- Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate.
- Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge.
- Strain margarita into the glass.
Simple Syrup
- Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Lime-salt-sugar
- Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper
Adapted from Food Network
Adapted from Food Network
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