Margaritas to Die For

Okay, sure, they require a bit of work, but you'll be so glad you did! Be careful, friends will ask you to bring them to all parties!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup white sugar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 2 limes
• 1 lime, sliced into rounds
• coarse salt
• 1 cup premium tequila

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Grate the zest of 2 limes into a small bowl. Cut the zested limes in half, and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup to get 1/2 cup. Combine lime zest, lime juice, sugar and water. Cover, and refrigerate for approximately 24 hours.

Step 2

Before serving, stir in the tequila and Grand Marnier. Rub rim of 4 glasses with sliced lime, and dip into salt. Take another slice of lime, cut in half, slice under skin of lime to halfway point, and place on glass for garnish.