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Margaritas

April 27, 2017 Gran

From Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, two recipes for real margaritas. Her blog and cookbooks are always worth consulting when searching for great American recipes.

For one

2 ounces silver (or blanco) 100% agave tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
simple syrup, to taste
ice cubes or crushed ice
1 to 2 fresh lime wedges
coarse salt, for rimming the glass (optional)

If you like a salt-rimmed glass, moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge. Then turn the glass over and dip into a small plate of coarse salt.

Pour tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice into glass. Add simple syrup, according to your preference of sweetness. I usually add about 1 teaspoon per drink. Give the drink a quick stir and then fill glass with ice. Squeeze a wedge or two of fresh lime over the top and then add the wedges to the drink. Promptly enjoy!

For a crowd (12 margaritas)

3 cups silver (or blanco) 100% agave tequila
1 1/2 cups Cointreau
1 1/2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
simple syrup to taste
ice cubes or crushed ice
12 to 24 fresh lime wedges
coarse salt, for rimming the glass (optional)

About 1 hour before guests are to arrive, measure tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice into a small pitcher. Give it a stir and then place in the refrigerator to chill.

As you are creating margaritas for individual guests, moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip rims in a small plate of coarse salt, for those who prefer a salt-crusted rim. Then pour 1/2 cup of your chilled premix into each glass, followed by simple syrup (a little or a lot, depending on each guest’s preference), and give a little stir. Fill with ice almost to the top of each glass, and then squeeze another small lime wedge over the top of each drink for those who like a little extra pucker. Hand off to your guests to enjoy.

Simple Syrup

1 cup water
1 cup sugar

Prepare simple syrup up to a day in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator.

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in a covered jar or container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Use to sweeten any of your favorite beverages.

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