Margarita From Scratch

John Kanell @preppykitchen 

www.preppykitchen.com

Ingredients

•     1/2 cup tequila silver
•     1/4 cup lime juice fresh
•     1/4 cup orange liquor Grand Marnier or Cointreau
•     1/2 cup sugar
•     1/2 cup water

Instructions

1. To make the simple syrup: add the sugar and water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, remove from heat and chill. You can also buy pre-made simple syrup!
2. Add ice, tequila, orange liquor, lime juice, and 1/3 cup of the simple syrup to a shaker and shake!
3. Strain and serve in salted glasses over ice. You can add more of the simple syrup for an extra kick/sweetness if desired.
4. Garnish with a wedge of lime

Here are some great brands of tequila for a great margarita.

• Milagro
• Casamigos
• Don Julio
• Hornitos
• Patron
• Corzo
• Espolon