Bloody Margaritas

Steps

• 1

  Pour orange juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake contents.

  
• 2

  Run an orange slice along the rims of two cocktail glasses; roll rims in coarse sea salt, if desired. Fill glasses with ice.
• 3

  Divide liquid in cocktail shaker evenly between two prepared glasses. Garnish with lime and orange slices, if desired.

  
• 4

  *To make simple syrup: Bring equal parts water and granulated sugar to a boil in a small saucepan. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool completely.