Margarita Salt

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    48 teaspoons (1 cup)

  • Calories

    8 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Margarita Salt

A custom-made Margarita Salt turns an ordinary drink into a handcrafted cocktail masterpiece, and it might give you a certain reputation for knowing a thing or two about mixology. This easy cocktail salt is just the thing for next-level Margaritas, Palomas, and Salty Dogs.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons lime zest freshly grated, about 3 medium limes
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest freshly grated, about 1 medium orange
  • 1/2 cup coarse kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Combine the lime zest and orange zest on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 minutes. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the zest to cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the salt and sugar. Add the zests and stir until evenly distributed. Divide the salt mixture between 2 (4-ounce) jars with tight-fitting lids. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • Adapted from Epicurious.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 8kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1179mg (49%) Potassium 1mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 1mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48teaspoons (1 cup)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 8 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 8kcal 0%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 1179mg 49%
Potassium 1mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 1IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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