Description
These margaritas are perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration … or any day!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 3-4 lemons)
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (about 6-8 limes)
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (about 4 limes)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- A healthy pinch of salt
- 1 cup white tequila
- 1/4–1/2 cup Grand Marnier
Instructions
- COMBINE JUICE, ZEST & SUGAR: Combine lemon juice, lime juice, zest, salt, and sugar in a pitcher and steep for 4-24 hours in the refrigerator. When you are ready to imbibe, strain off the zest and discard.
- MIX TEQUILA, GRAND MARNIER & JUICE: Combine the tequila with 1 cup of the juice mix. Next, add the Grand Marnier — I recommend starting with 1/4 cup Grand Marnier and adding more if needed. Mix and adjust to taste.
- ENJOY: Pour into salt-rimmed, ice-filled glasses and enjoy!