CITRUS MARGARITA WITH SMOKY CHILE SALT

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Triple citrus (orange, lemon, lime) margarita with a smoky chile salt rim. Chile salt is hand mixed with fine sea salt, ancho and chipotle chile powders.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 40m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup sugar
1 cup water
2 tablespoons fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1/8 teaspoon chipotle chile powder
Lime wedge
3/4 oz Simple Syrup
1 1/2 oz blanco tequila
1/2 oz clear orange-flavored liqueur
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz fresh orange juice
1/4 oz fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • To make Simple Syrup, mix sugar and water in 1-quart saucepan. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; let stand 30 minutes. Transfer to storage container. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days. Makes 1 1/4 cups.
  • To make Smoky Chile Salt, mix sea salt, ancho powder and chipotle powder in small bowl until well mixed. Spread mixture on a small plate.
  • To make margarita, rub outside rim of cocktail glass with lime wedge to moisten; roll in chile salt to coat rim of glass. To cocktail shaker, add 3/4 oz of the simple syrup, the tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, orange juice and lemon juice. Fill shaker with ice; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 16 g, TransFat 0 g

Iqra Mukhtar
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This is my new favorite margarita recipe!


Sepolo Malebese
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I made this margarita for a Cinco de Mayo party and it was a huge hit.


araf saikat
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This margarita is the perfect balance of sweet and sour. I love the smokiness from the chile salt.


Shoaib Mustafa
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I'm not a big fan of margaritas, but this one was really good.


Tggg Bbvv
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This margarita is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties.


MS MD Alamin
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Not bad, but I think I'll stick to my regular margarita recipe.


nompumelelo jawuza
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Meh.


Shimanto Ashik
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A truly delightful margarita. The smokiness of the salt is a genius touch that elevates this cocktail to new heights.


Lil Goated
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I couldn't find smoky chile salt at the store, so I made my own. It was still delicious!


Suhana Quadir
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It is the perfect amount of smokiness! The flavor is so unique and delicious.


Jose Madrigal
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This margarita is a bit too strong for my taste, but the flavor is great. Next time I'll use less tequila.


Gulfraz Ali
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I made this margarita for my friends and they loved it! They said it was the best margarita they've ever had.


sanka shehaani
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This was my first time making a margarita and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the flavor was amazing.


Anu Sunar
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I've made this margarita several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The smokiness of the chile salt is the perfect complement to the tartness of the citrus.


Nadim fawaz
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This margarita was a hit at my party! The smokiness from the chile salt added a unique and delicious flavor.