Top Shelf Margaritas on the Rocks

Top Shelf Margaritas sure to please the avid 'rita fanatic; as with anything, fresh ingredients are the key to a quality result, so we start with our own syrup and sour mix.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 egg white
• 2 cups ice cubes
• coarse kosher salt
• 2 cups premium tequila
• 1 cup Cointreau
• 16 lime wedges
• 0.33333334326744 cup water
• 0.5 cup lime juice
• 2.25 cups water
• 0.25 cup sugar
• 0.66666668653488 cup sugar
• 1.5 cups fresh lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Make a simple syrup 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.

Step 2

Make the sour mix by briskly stirring together the 2 1/4 cups water, lemon juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and egg white; set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.