Citrus Margarita

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Citrus Margarita

by Sweet Life

by Vianney Rodriguez

makes 4 margaritas

• lime or orange wedges
• candied orange peel salt
• 1 cup tequila
• 1/2 cup grapefruit juice
• 1/2 cup orange juice 
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup Cointreau
• ice cubes

Method:

On a small plate spread salt.  With lime or orange wedges moisten rim of 6 ounce glasses.  Dip glasses into salt.   Place glasses into freezer to chill.

In a pitcher combine tequila, grapefruit, orange juice, lime juice and Cointreau.  Remove glasses from freezer and serves margaritas mixture over ice. Serve
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Candied Orange Peel Salt Mix

by Sweet Life

by Vianney Rodriguez

• 2 oranges
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup of sugar 
• 2 tablespoons salt

Cut off top and bottoms of oranges. Peel and remove pith.  Cut rind into strips.  Place water and 1 cup sugar in saucepan, when sugar has dissolved add orange strips and let the mix come to a boil.  Boil for 15 minutes. Remove strips and drain well.  Toss strips in the 1/2 cups sugar and allow to dry overnight on cooling rack.  Add strips to food processor with the 2 tablespoons of salt.  Pulse until  you reach your desired texture.  Rim your glass and enjoy. Store in airtight container.