Red Mesa Grill Raging Rita Margaritas

1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
1 cup fresh lemon juice
1 Recipe Simple Syrup*
Lime wedges
Salt or sugar

3 Tbsp. tequila
3 Tbsp. Fresh Sour Mix
3 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
1 to 2 Tbsp. cointreau
Ice cubes

The Fresh Sour Mix recipe can easily be cut in half. Or, freeze any remaining in plastic ice cube trays.

For the Fresh Sour Mix, stir together the lime juice, lemon juice, and the Simple Syrup. Cover and chill up to 1 week.

For glasses, rub the rims of margarita glasses with lime wedges. Place salt or sugar in a shallow dish. Invert glasses and dip rims into salt or sugar to coat; set aside.

For each Raging Rita Margarita, place the tequila, 3 tablespoons Fresh Sour Mix, orange juice, and 1 to 2 tablespoons cointreau in a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake. Strain into sugared glasses. Serve with lime wedges.

Makes 1 drink (each recipe).

Simple Syrup:
In a small saucepan stir together 2/3 cup sugar and 2/3 cup water. Bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Remove from heat and cool the syrup. Transfer to a small bowl; cover and chill. Makes about 1 cup syrup.

Source: Diana McMillan, Midwest Living Magazine
7/29/2003