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Old Town Margaritas
This recipe has been featured in a post on The Recipe Girl blog: A Slice of Life in Sunny San Diego.
Old Town Margaritas
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 15 min + cooling time
Cook Time: 5 min
This is a delicious margarita. Be sure to make lots of the simple syrup ahead of time as these will go quickly at your party!
Ingredients:
SIMPLE SYRUP:
1/4 cup granulated white sugar
1/4 cup waterMARGARITAS:
1 cup tequila
1 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 cup Triple Sec
3/4 cup water
ice cubesDirections:
1. Prepare syrup: Heat the sugar and water in a saucepan until of a syrupy consistency, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and let stand until cool. Make ahead tip: Make the syrup the night before and let it get nice and chilled in the refrigerator.
2. Prepare margaritas: Combine syrup, tequila, lime juice, liqueur and water with ice in blender. Process until the desired consistency. Pour into salt-rimmed margarita glasses and garnish with lime slices.
Source: RecipeGirl.com (Adapted slightly from California Sol Food: Casual Cooking from the Junior League of San Diego)
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Monique — April 6, 2012 @ 9:37 AM
adding water sounds like it would make it too watered down with the combination of the ice being blended. As a bartender I prefer my margaritas on the rocks and if you want to cut the tartness add a splash of sprite