Margarita

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beverages
cocktails
summer
cinco de mayo
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Fresh lime juice, quality tequila and orange liqueur join simple syrup made from Domino® Organic Raw Cane Sugar in this classic cocktail while a sweet & salty garnish on the rim adds flair.

Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
Margarita
Margarita
Ingredients
Yields
2 Drinks
For the simple syrup
  • ½ cup Domino® Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • ½ cup Water 
For the rim
  • 1 tablespoon Domino® Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt  
For the margarita
  • 4 ounces Tequila of choice
  • 2 ounces Lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 2 ounces Simple syrup
  • 1 ounce Orange liqueur of choice
  • Ice
  • Lime slices, as garnish
Instructions

Step 1
Prepare the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Stir constantly until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat, and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.

Step 2 
Mix sugar and salt and place in a shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses. Dip the glasses into the sugar-salt mixture. Shake excess. Set aside.

Step 3
Add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, orange liqueur, and ice into a cocktail shaker. Shake for 15 seconds.

Step 4
Pour mixture into the rimmed glasses. Fill with ice. Garnish with lime slices.