Citrus Margarita with Smoky Chile Salt

Name: Citrus Margarita with Smoky Chile Salt
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons ancho chile powder; 0 teaspoons chipotle chile powder; 14 grams clear orange-flavored liqueur; 7 grams fresh lemon juice; 14 grams fresh lime juice; 1 serving Lime wedge; 14 grams fresh orange juice; 2 Tbsps fine sea salt; 21 grams Simple Syrup; 237 milliliters sugar; 43 grams blanco tequila; 237 milliliters water

You can never have too many beverage recipes, so give Citrus Margarita with Smoky Chile Salt a try. This recipe serves 1. One serving contains 988 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. Head to the store and pick up lemon juice, simple syrup, sea salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

To make Simple Syrup, mix sugar and water in 1-quart saucepan.

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Simple Syrup

Sugar

Water

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Sauce Pan

Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.

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Sugar

Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes.

Transfer to storage container. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/4 cups.

To make Smoky Chile Salt, mix sea salt, ancho powder and chipotle powder in small bowl until well mixed.

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Ground Chipotle Chile Pepper

Salt

Chili Pepper

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Bowl

Spread mixture on a small plate.

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Spread

To make margarita, rub outside rim of cocktail glass with lime wedge to moisten; roll in chile salt to coat rim of glass. To cocktail shaker, add 3/4 oz of the simple syrup, the tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, orange juice and lemon juice. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice.

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Orange Juice