fresh margarita

Ingredients:

1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup good tequila 
1/2 cup Grand Marnier or triple sec
​1/4 cup simple syrup

Directions:

For the simple syrup bring one cup of water to a boil, stir in one cup of sugar. Stir until completely dissolved. Cool completely. Refrigerate.

Combine 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 cup good tequila, 1/2 cup Grand Marnier or triple sec, and 1/4 cup simple syrup. Refrigerate.

Rim glasses with a cut lime, then dip into coarse salt. The glasses can be prepared hours ahead of time.

Fill the glasses with ice or blend the margarita mix with a few ice cubes in a blender. Pour and serve.

Makes approximately 4 drinks