AS A MILLENNIAL, I love social media hashtags, like #TravelTuesday, #WanderlustWednesday, #TBT (throwback Thursday), #FridayFeeling, #SaturdaySelfie, and #SundayFunday.
So, I thought we would celebrate this wonderful Monday with a popular hashtag on Instagram, #MargaritaMonday by presenting you with the best margarita recipe! These ingredients will have your mouth watering for a margarita by the end of the day.
Use this as your #MondayMotivation to get through the day!
Ingredients
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3 ounces blanco tequila
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2 freshly squeezed limes
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1 fresh squeezed lemon
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1 fresh squeezed orange
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1 ounce Simple Syrup
Directions
SIMPLE SYRUP:
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Boil 1 cup of water in a small saucepan and add 1 cup of sugar.
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Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
NEXT:
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Squeeze 2 limes, 1 lemon, and 1 orange to make fresh juice.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime/lemon/orange juice, and simple syrup. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds.
OR
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Blend ice, tequila, lime/lemon/orange juice, and simple syrup in a blender for a frozen margarita.
FINISH:
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Take a chilled glass, rub a lime slice around rim, then press rim of the glass into kosher salt.
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Pour margarita into the glass
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Garnish with a slice of lime, lemon, orange or all 3!
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Drink up!
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Repeat.
