Margarita Lollipops

• Produce

  • 1 tsp Lime, zest
  • 1/2 tsp Orange, zest

• Condiments

  • 3 tbsp Corn syrup

• Baking & Spices

  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Orange extract
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

• Other

  • 1/4 Plus 1 teaspoon tequila, divided

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Description

Ingredients

• 1/4 plus 1 teaspoon tequila, divided
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons corn syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon orange extract

Directions

• Mix together 1/4 cup tequila, water, sugar and corn syrup in a 1 or 2 quart saucepan.
• Over medium high heat bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.
• Using a candy thermometer boil candy to 300 degrees without stirring.
• While cooking combine the orange zest, lime zest and salt.
• When sugar mixture had reached 300 degrees, remove from the heat, using a wooden spoon, mix in the orange zest, lime zest, the remaining 1 teaspoon of tequila and orange extract.
• Pour into lollipop mold, on a silicone mat or parchment paper.