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3-Ingredient Grilled Orange Margarita

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Three grilled fruit Margaritas in glasses.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Michelle Gatton

In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).Grilling the oranges infuses this refreshing drink with slightly sweet, slightly bitter notes and smoky flavor, balanced by bright lime juice and aged tequila.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 6

Ingredients

4 navel oranges, halved
Kosher salt (optional)
1 lime, cut into 6 wheels
1 1/4 cups añejo tequila
6 tablespoons fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Pour salt onto a small plate, if using. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime wheel, then dip into salt.

    Step 2

    Stir orange juice, tequila, lime juice, and 8 cups ice in a pitcher. Divide cocktails among glasses and garnish with lime wheels.

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