Margarita Syrup

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These alcoholic snow-cone syrups are sure to be a hit. But if you prefer something nonalcoholic, just omit the booze.

Yields:

44

Ingredients
6 c.
sugar
c.
lemon juice
3 tbsp.
lime juice
1/4 c.
Cointreau
1/2 c.
tequila
Crushed ice
Directions
  1. Bring sugar and 1 1/2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan and cook until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool. Stir in the juices, Cointreau, and tequila. Refrigerate syrup, covered, until cold. For each margarita, pour 2 tablespoons syrup over 1/2 cup crushed ice. Looking for more dessert ideas? Check out our homemade chocolate chip cookie recipes, apple pie recipes, and chocolate cake recipes.

Margarita Syrup

Courtesy of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia