Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsHacienda ColoradoColorado Gold Recipe

Colorado Gold Recipe

Inspired by Hacienda Colorado
Time10m
Serves1

Colorado's special margarita.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Rim Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled margarita glass. Dip the rim into coarse sea salt to coat it evenly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake it Up

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Serving

  1. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice.

  2. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wheel and an orange slice for an extra touch of flavor.

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