Margaritas

These are very potent drinks.  Vary the alcohol content to taste.

½ cup lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
½ cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons
¼ cup superfine sugar
pinch table salt
2 cups crushed ice
1 cup 100 percent tequila
1 cup Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marinie

1.       Combine lime juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt.

2.       Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 or 6 margarita glasses.

3.       Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher.

4.       Add tequila, Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice; stir until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds.

     5.   Strain into ice-filled glasses

If you want a more citrus flavor, add 4 grated lime zest to the lime juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours.!)  (I usually can't wait that long