Tequila Sunrise

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There are a lot of Tequila Sunrise concoctions that claim to be the best, but my favorite is the simplest.

1 lime, sliced salt ice, crushed 4 ounces tequila 2 cups fresh orange juice 1 ounce grenadine ice cubes 1 orange, sliced fresh mint sprigs

Serves 2 Rub the rims of two tall glasses with a slice of lime. Place salt on a plate and press the rim of each glass into the salt to coat the rim evenly. Fill the glasses with crushed ice. Pour tequila, orange juice, and grenadine into a pitcher with ice cubes, stir, and strain into the prepared glasses. Garnish with orange slices and mint.