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Spirited: The Best Fresh Margarita

Source of Recipe


Cook's Illustrated



List of Ingredients



• 4 tsp grated zest plus ½ cup juice from 2 to 3 medium limes
  
• 4 tsp grated zest plus ½ cup juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons
  
• ¼ cup superfine sugar
  
• Pinch of salt
  
• 2 cups crushed ice (divided)
  
• 1 cup 100% agave tequila, preferably reposado
  
• 1 cup Triple Sec
  






Instructions



1. Combine lime and lemon zest and juice, sugar and salt in a large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours.
   
   
2. Divide 1 cup crushed ice among 4 or 6 margarita or double old-fashioned glasses. Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher or cocktail shaker. Add tequila, Triple Sec and remaining crushed ice; stir or shake until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glasses; serve immediately.
   
   Makes about 1 quart;
   Serves 4 to 6