Top Shelf Margarita Recipe
Patron, Cointreau, and our homemade Margarita Mix
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Homemade Margarita Mix
Garnish
Method
Preparation of Margarita Mix
Make the Simple Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine equal parts water and granulated sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and let it cool.
Combine Ingredients for Margarita Mix
In a mixing container, combine 1 cup of fresh lime juice with 1 cup of the cooled simple syrup. Stir well to combine and set aside.
Mixing the Margarita
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly.
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of Patrón Tequila, 1 oz of Cointreau, and 2 oz of the homemade margarita mix.
Shake
Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.