Ingredients

¾cupfresh lime juice

6tbspsugar

1cupwater

1cupblanco tequila

2tbspblanco tequila,combined with above tequila

¼cupGran Torres orange liqueur

lime wedges,for garnish

coarse salt,for garnish

1½cupssmall ice cubes,or coarsely broken

Preparation

Combine the lime juice, sugar, and water in a glass or plastic pitcher. Cover and refrigerate if not using right away (but no longer than 24 hours).

Add the tequila and orange liqueur to the pitcher of limeade. Rub the rims of 6 martini glasses with a lime wedge, then dip them in a dish of coarse salt.

In a large shaker, combine half of the margarita mixture with half of the ice and shake 10 to 15 seconds, then strain into the prepared glasses. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.