Margaritas to Die For recipe

4 servings

2 limes

1/4 cup white sugar

3 tablespoons water

1 cup premium tequila

2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (Grand Marnier®)

1 lime, sliced into rounds

coarse salt

Grate the zest of 2 limes into a small bowl.

Cut the zested limes in half, and squeeze the juice into a measuring cup to get 1/2 cup.

Combine lime zest, lime juice, sugar and water.

Cover, and refrigerate for approximately 24 hours.

Before serving, stir in the tequila and Grand Marnier.

Rub rim of 4 glasses with sliced lime, and dip into salt.

Take another slice of lime, cut in half, slice under skin of lime to halfway point, and place on glass for garnish.