C&H Margarita

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Classic Margaritas

Our Classic Margarita mixes fresh lime juice, tequila, and Triple Sec for an added orange zest. Pour over ice and rim your glass with coarse sea salt to complete this refreshing cocktail.

Prep Time
5
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
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Classic Margaritas
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Classic Margaritas
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Classic Margaritas
Yields
2 drinks
For the rim
  • 1 tablespoon C&H® Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Salt 
For the simple syrup
  • ½ cup C&H® Organic Raw Cane Sugar
  • ½ cup Water 
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
Mix sugar and salt and place in a shallow plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of two glasses. Dip the glasses in the sugar-salt mixture. Shake excess. Set aside.

Step 2 
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 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely. 

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

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

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