Margarita: Z's Perfect Margarita

Source: Local Mexican Restaurant

Makes 1 Margarita (see Note)
The best margarita you'll ever have!

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 oz. Tequila agave (Chinazo, Patron or other top shelf)
  • 1 oz. grand mariner
  • 1 oz. Agavero (orange liquor)
  • 1/2 oz. simple syrup
  • 2 oz.fresh lime juice
  • Juice of 1 Valencia or Navel orange (1/4 c.) Important Ingredient - see Note
  • margarita salt (or kosher salt works great)
  • lime wedges, for garnish

Simple Syrup (makes 1/4 cup)

  • 1/4 c. white sugar
  • 1/4 c. water

Instructions

To Make Simple Syrup: Combine equal amounts of white sugar and water. Cook on stove in a small pan, stirring with a small whisk until liquid turns clear. Cool and store in refrigerator. Keeps for 1-2 weeks.

To Make Drink: Mix tequila, grand mariner, Agavero, simple syrup, lime juice, juice from 1 orange juice (do not substitute orange concentrate) in a shaker or small pitcher. Shake or stir to blend.

Prep margarita glasses by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim, dip in kosher or margarita salt. Fill glass with ice.

Pour margarita drink into glass, garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!

NOTE: You can adjust ingredients for a small batch a head of time to make 4-6 drinks at once.

Valencia oranges are juicier, but regular navel oranges work too.