Charred Orange Margarita

Name: Charred Orange Margarita
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT1H20M0.000S
Yield: Four 10-ounce servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 1 navel orange, sliced in half; 4 lemons; 4 limes; 8 ounces reposado tequila; 4 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau

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Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: Four 10-ounce servings

Level: Easy

Total: 1 hr 20 min
Active: 20 min

Yield: Four 10-ounce servings

Ingredients

Simple Syrup:

1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

Drink:

1 navel orange, sliced in half

4 lemons

4 limes

8 ounces reposado tequila

4 ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau

Directions

For the simple syrup: In a small saucepan, add the sugar and 1 1/4 cups water over medium heat. Stir to combine. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until all the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool (can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for 5 days).
For the drink: On a grill pan over high heat, grill the orange flesh-side down until charred and caramelized. Set aside and cool slightly.
Squeeze the lemons and limes into a pitcher. Add 1 1/4 cups of the simple syrup. Mix in the tequila and orange liqueur. Stir with a wooden spoon. Squeeze in the grilled orange and stir to combine.
Fill glasses three-quarters of the way with ice. Pour the margaritas into the glasses and serve.