Time: 55 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 6

Taco seasoning not only garnishes the rim of the glass, it also adds a zesty, spicy note to the Margarita. Make a syrup from taco seasoning and lime zest, strain, and use in cocktails. Store any leftover syrup in the refrigerator.

Ingredients:

Cocktail

• Taco seasoning for garnishing glasses
• Lime wedges for garnishing glasses and serving
• 180 ml (3/4 cup) quality tequila
• 120 ml (0.5 cup) freshly squeezed lime juice
• 120 ml (0.5 cup) Lime and Taco sugar syrup
• 60 ml (1/4 cup) orange liqueur

Lime and Taco Simple Syrup

• Zest of 4 limes, cut into strips with a vegetable peeler
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1 tbsp. taco seasoning

Substituting ingredients
Measuring containers used

1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

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Preparation:

Step 1
• Mix some salt and taco seasoning in a bowl. Wet the rims of 6 martini or whiskey glasses with a lime wedge, then invert and press the rims into the seasoning to seal.
Step 2
• Combine tequila, lime juice, syrup, orange liqueur, and a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker. Shake well until thoroughly chilled.
Step 3
• Fill prepared glasses with ice, then strain the drink into the glasses. Garnish with lime wedges.
Step 4
• Lime and Taco Simple Syrup:
  Yield: 2 tbsp.
  
  Place the lime zest in a heatproof bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, taco seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 2 cups water. Bring the mixture to a full boil. Pour the hot syrup into the bowl with the zest and let it steep for 15 minutes. Strain into a glass jar or other container and let it cool completely before using. The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 4 weeks.

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