Note: If you are using a good quality tequila, you may want to cut some or all of the simple syrup.
Ingredients
6 limes, cut in half
3 lemons, cut in half
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For the simple syrup:
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup water
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For each margarita:
¼ cup smoked sea salt
1 pinch smoke paprika
Ice
3 ounces tequila blanco
1 ounce charred citrus juice
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce simple syrup
Lime wheels, for garnish
Instructions
Set up grill for direct heat using medium-high heat. Brush and oil grates. Place citrus cut-side down on the grill and cook until dark grill marks form, about 2 to 4 minutes. Remove fruit and when it is cool enough to handle, juice them with your citrus juicer of choice; you should have about 1 cup. Place in air-tight container and chill in refrigerator. Juice will keep for several days.
Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Cool to room temperature.
Mix smoked sea salt and smoked paprika and spread on a small plate. Run a lime around the rim of a glass and then dip in the salt.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously until frost forms on shaker. Add ice to glasses and strain margarita into glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!
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