CLASSIC MARGARITA WITH ESPELETTE SALT

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Classic Margarita with Espelette Salt image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup coarse salt
1 teaspoon espelette pepper or chile powder
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cups fresh lime juice, plus more for rimming glasses
3 cups tequila
1 1/2 cups orange liqueur
1/2 cup agave syrup
Lime slices, for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine the salt, pepper and sugar on a plate. Lightly dip the rims of 4 rocks glasses into a small amount of lime juice, then into the salt mixture to crust the edges of the glasses.
  • Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup in a large pitcher with ice. Stir vigorously to combine. Pour over ice in the salt-rimmed glasses, garnish with a slice of lime and serve immediately.

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