Classic Margarita

1½ cups cold water 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 cups freshly squeezed lime juice 12 ounces Tequila 2½ ounces orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau) lime wedges coarse salt crushed ice thin lime slices

Calories 293 (0% from fat) · carb 46g · protein 0g · fat 0g · sat fat 0g · chol 0mg · sod 4mg · calc 7mg · vit c 18mg (30% dv) · fiber 0g

Place water and sugar in a 2 quart Cuisinart® 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. 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.