A perfect cocktail for ringing in the New Year! Limes go so well with orange juice and tequila. Garnish with a bright green lime wedge and let the festivities begin. Happy New Year!

Margarita salt (optional)

1/3  cup  fresh lime juice*

3  tablespoons  orange liqueur

3  tablespoons  orange juice

2  tablespoons  tequila

1/3  to 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Ice

3  tablespoons  club soda or lemon-lime soft drink

2  teaspoons  grenadine

1. Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with lime wedge, and dip rim in salt to coat, if desired.

2. Pour lime juice, liqueur, orange juice, tequila, and powdered sugar over ice in a cocktail shaker.

3. Cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass.

4. Add club soda or lemon-lime soft drink for a little fizz, if desired. Top with grenadine. Serve immediately.

*1/3 cup thawed frozen limeade concentrate may be substituted for fresh lime juice. Omit powdered sugar, and proceed with recipe as directed.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Cointreau for orange liqueur and Jose Cuervo Especial for tequila.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Southern Living Magazine. Recipe published August 2006.

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