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Ingredients for simple syrup:
2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup water
8 to 10 ripe strawberries, hulled and sliced
Directions
In a sauce pan over medium heat, combine sugar and water. Stir to dissolve. Turn the heat to medium high and add strawberries. Muddle them a bit to release the juices. Let the mixture boil then remove from heat. Allow to cool and then place in a blender and blend well. Run through a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
Ingredients for the margarita:
2 ounces tequila
4 ounces strawberry simple syrup
Juice of 1 lime
Directions
In a large glass, combine all of the above ingredients. Stir well. Rim the glass with sugar before serving if you choose. Makes 2.
