Instructions: Simple Syrup with Lime: Combine sugar with 1/4 cup water and lime zest in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat, and cool to room temperature. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. (Makes 6 tablespoons)

To salt-rim the glasses, rub a cut lime around the rim of the glass. Fill a saucer with salt, and dip the glass, upside down, into the salt. Set aside.

Fill a blender jar three-quarters full of ice cubes. Pour the tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and simple syrup over the ice. Begin blending on low, then increase the speed to high, until the ice is very finely chopped and the mixture is frothy. Taste for sweetness, adding more simple syrup if necessary. Blend a few seconds more, and pour into the salt-rimmed glasses. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

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