Margaritas to Die For

Name: Margaritas to Die For
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 1460 min
Ingredients: 2 limes; 0.25 cup white sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 1 cup premium tequila; 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®); 1 lime, sliced into rounds; coarse salt

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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!

Submitted by Bev

Updated on February 18, 2025

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 day

Total Time:

1 day 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

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

Directions

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.
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.