Looking for the perfect margarita recipe for your Cinco de Mayo festivities?  I think we found it! It’s simple and true to traditional margarita ingredients. Featured on allrecipes.com.

The Makins’     margarita
 
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
 
2 1/4 cups water
1 1/2 cups fresh lemon juice             
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg white
 
2 cups ice cubes
2 cups premium tequila
1 cup Cointreau
1/2 cup lime juice
 
16 lime wedges
coarse kosher salt
 

Puttin’ It Together:

Strat by making a simple syrup (sugar and water) by stirring together and bringing 2/3 cup sugar and 1/3 cup water to a boil until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to cool.
Then make the sour mix by briskly stirring together the 2 1/4 cups water, lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and egg white.
Combine the ice cubes, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, 1 ounce of the simple syrup, and 1/2 cup of the sour mix in a pitcher; stir vigorously to infuse the ice, 8 to 15 seconds.
Run a lime wedge along the rim of an 8-ounce glass. Spread the kosher salt onto a plate and dip the glass rims in the salt to coat; add ice if desired. Strain the mixture from the cocktail shaker into the glass to serve.

Ahhhh. Delicious refreshment in an ice cold glass.  Try this recipe at your Cinco de Mayo gathering, it’s sure to be a hit!  Check out all PurpleTrail’s Cinco de Mayo celebration ideas.