Jalapeño Margaritas

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Ingredients

1. 1 jalapeño, poked with a knife
2. 1 1/3 cups tequila
3. 1 cup orange liqueur
4. 1 cup fresh lime juice (10 limes)
5. 3 tablespoons superfine sugar
6. Kosher salt and ice

1. In a jar, steep the jalapeño and tequila; keep at room temperature for 3 days.
2. Strain the tequila into a large pitcher and discard the jalapeño. Stir in the orange liqueur, lime juice and sugar.
3. Pour the salt and a small amount of the margarita onto 2 rimmed plates. Dip the rims of 6 glasses into the margarita, then into the salt. Fill each glass with ice, pour in the margarita and serve.