Ingredients

1½      cups cold water

1½      cups granulated sugar

2         cups fresh lime juice

12       ounces tequila

2½      ounces orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau)

           lime wedges

           coarse salt

           crushed ice

           thin lime slices

Instructions

1. Pour water and sugar into a 2-quart  saucepan. Place over medium-high heat and cook undisturbed to dissolve sugar, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. When completely cool, transfer to a large pitcher; stir in fresh lime juice. Add tequila and orange liqueur; stir to blend.

2. Rub the rims of margarita glasses with lime wedges and dip in coarse salt if desired. Fill the glasses halfway with crushed ice. Add margarita mixture to top of glass. Garnish with a thin slice of lime and enjoy.

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