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Top Shelf Margaritas

These top shelf margaritas use smooth Camarena silver tequila, a hint of Grand Marnier and a lime-forward sour mix for a top shelf margarita that is hard to beat.
Course Adult Beverage
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 -2

Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup (makes 2 cups)

  • 5.25 oz granulated sugar
  • 5.25 oz filtered water
  • 6 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

For the Margaritas (Makes huge margarita in a 16 oz glass or 2 regular margaritas in 8 oz glasses)

  • Crushed ice
  • 2 oz your favorite silver tequila (such as Camarena Silver or similar)
  • .5 oz your favorite orange liqueur (Grand Marnier preferred)
  • 5-6 oz sour mix

Instructions

For the Sour Mix

  • Bring water and sugar to a boil. Cool to room temperature.
  • Add freshly squeezed lime and lemon juice.
  • Strain and chill.

For the Margaritas

  • Rim your glasses with lime juice and then kosher salt (optional but recommended)
  • Fill your glass/es with crushed ice. All the way to the top.
  • Stir together the tequila, orange liqueur and sour mix. Start with the lesser amount and add more to taste as needed.
  • Pour over the crushed ice in the glass/es and enjoy slowly.