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Classic Margarita
Nothing says "off duty" like a margarita. This bracing refresher is one of the most food-friendly cocktails around, so pair it with a round of tacos or your favorite guacamole.
Makes 1 drink
Salt, for rimming glass
1 lime wedge
2 oz. blanco tequila
3/4 oz. orange liqueur
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice1/4 oz. simple syrup (see below)
Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let sit until cool. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Put the salt in a shallow bowl. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then roll the rim of the glass in the salt to coat. Reserve the lime wedge to garnish the drink. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then pour into the prepared glass. Garnish with the lime wedge.
Classic Margarita
Nothing says "off duty" like a margarita. This bracing refresher is one of the most food-friendly cocktails around, so pair it with a round of tacos or your favorite guacamole.
Makes 1 drink
Salt, for rimming glass
1 lime wedge
2 oz. blanco tequila
3/4 oz. orange liqueur
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. simple syrup (see below)
Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let sit until cool. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Put the salt in a shallow bowl. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then roll the rim of the glass in the salt to coat. Reserve the lime wedge to garnish the drink. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then pour into the prepared glass. Garnish with the lime wedge.
Classic Margarita
Nothing says "off duty" like a margarita. This bracing refresher is one of the most food-friendly cocktails around, so pair it with a round of tacos or your favorite guacamole.
Makes 1 drink
Salt, for rimming glass
1 lime wedge
2 oz. blanco tequila
3/4 oz. orange liqueur
3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
1/4 oz. simple syrup (see below)
Simple Syrup: In a saucepan, combine 1 part sugar with 1 part water. Put the saucepan on medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Let sit until cool. Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Put the salt in a shallow bowl. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten, then roll the rim of the glass in the salt to coat. Reserve the lime wedge to garnish the drink. Combine all the remaining ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well, then pour into the prepared glass. Garnish with the lime wedge.