Orange and Icy Frozen Margarita

With Cinco de Mayo coming up we decided to dig out one of our favorite margarita recipes. This margarita is a tasty twist on the familiar classic recipe. Freshly squeezed oranges and limes accompany your favorite tequila into an icy citrus blend. You and your guests will want more than just one which may be a good or a bad thing!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 cup tequila (recommended: Sauza Hornitos)
• 1/2 cup orange liquer (recommended: Grand Marnier)
• 3 cups ice
• Kosher salt

Preparation

1. Make a simple syrup by adding the water and sugar to a small sauce pan. Warm the mixture until the sugar is dissolved and set aside to completely cool.
2. Combine ice, orange juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur and 3 tablespoons of simple syrup in a blender. Mix until smooth.
3. Dip the rim of each glass in simple syrup and then dip into kosher salt.
4. Fill the glasses, garnish with a wheel of orange or lime and enjoy!

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