CLASSIC MARGARITAS ON THE ROCKS RECIPES

Steps:

• Rub rims of 4 chilled glasses with lime wedge; dip rims in salt to coat. Fill glasses with ice.
• Stir together tequila and next 3 ingredients in a small pitcher, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Fill a cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add desired amount of margarita mixture, cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glasses. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.
• Note: We tested with Jose Cuervo Especial for tequila and Triple Sec for orange liqueur.
• Try these twists!
• Pomegranate Margaritas: Decrease lime juice to 1/4 cup. Stir 1/2 cup pomegranate juice into tequila mixture in Step Makes about 2 cups.
• Strawberry Margaritas: Substitute red decorator sugar crystals for margarita salt. Reduce powdered sugar to 1/4 to 1/3 cup and lime juice to 1/4 cup. Process 1 (10-oz.) package frozen strawberries in light syrup, thawed, in blender 30 seconds or until smooth. Stir strawberry puree into tequila mixture in Step Makes 2 1/2 cups.

Steps:

• If desired, rub rims of 2 glasses (8 oz. each) with lime wedge. Put coarse salt in a shallow dish; dip glass rims into salt. Put ice cubes in each glass. In a pitcher, mix tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Pour equally into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges.