By Robin Hilmantel

The Fresh Lime Margarita as It Was Meant to Be Made Recipe
The Fresh Lime Margarita as It Was Meant to Be Made

If you're entertaining, why not give your favorite cocktail its due by not cutting any corners or stinting on quality ingredients? Case in point: the margarita.

The real secret to a great margarita is choosing the best tequila, so save these for special occasions with just a few friends.

Start this Classic Fresh Lime Margarita recipe the day before your party -- it's worth it. The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors in the finished margaritas. The full 24 hours is best, although the margaritas will still be great if the mixture is steeped only for the minimum 4 hours.

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Classic Fresh Lime Margarita

    Prep Time: 10 minutes

    Yield: Makes 4 to 6 Margaritas

Classic Fresh Lime Margarita Ingredients

    4 teaspoons grated lime zest

    1/2 cup lime juice (from 2 to 3 medium limes)

    4 teaspoons grated lemon zest

    1/2 cup lemon juice (from 2 to 3 medium lemons)

    1/4 cup superfine sugar

    Pinch table salt

    2 cups crushed ice

    1 cup 100 percent agave tequila, such as Don Julio Reposado Tequila

    1/4 cup Grand Marnier

    1/4 cup Triple Sec

Classic Fresh Lime Margarita Directions

    Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in large liquid measuring cup. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 24 hours.

    Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 or 6 margarita or double old-fashioned glasses.

    Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.

    Add tequila, Grand Marnier and Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice; stir or shake until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds.

    Strain into ice-filled glasses. Serve immediately.

 

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The Classic Fresh Lime Margarita as It Was Meant to Be Made

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