3-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita
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In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).Grilling the oranges infuses this refreshing drink with slightly sweet, slightly bitter notes and smoky flavor, balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.
Recipe information
Total Time
30 minutes
Yield
Makes 6
Ingredients
4 navel oranges, halved
Kosher salt (optional)
1 lime, cut into 6 wheels
1 1/4 cups añejo tequila
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
Preparation
Step 1
Pour salt onto a small plate, if using. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime wheel, then dip into salt.
Step 2
Stir orange juice, tequila, lime juice, and 8 cups ice in a pitcher. Divide cocktails among glasses and garnish with lime wheels.
Recipe notes
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