PERFECT MARGARITAS
Before serving this classic Mexican cocktail, be sure to add a salt rim to your glass - but switch things up! We're sharing three flavored salts, so you can choose your favorite or try them all.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories beverage
Time 25m
Yield 6 margaritas
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Moisten the rim of 6 rocks glasses with a lime wedge or water, then dip each glass in coarse salt.
- In a pitcher, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice just before serving. Divide among the prepared glasses.
- Grate the orange zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with the smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons more kosher salt.
- Grate the lime zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with the cayenne, sugar and 1 more tablespoon salt.
- Using a spice grinder, process the hibiscus flowers until powdery, then mix with the kosher salt.
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