Fresh Orange and Lime Margarita (Edit recipe)

Simple syrup

1. Combine .5 cup of sugar with .5 cup of water in a pot set over medium high heat. Cook the sugar and water, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to cool before adding it to the drink.

Sweet & smoky rim

1. Mix the sweet and smoky rim ingredients in a shallow bowl or plate.
2. Lightly run a used orange wedge around the rim of a glass, careful not to get it too wet. Press the rim of the glass into the sugar mixture until it's coated. Set the glass aside. (Alternatively, you could brush some orange juice onto part of the side of a glass, then roll that part into the rim mixture.)

Drink

1. Add the margarita ingredients and a handful of ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Place the lid and cap on the shaker and shake a few times to combine.
2. Add some ice to the rimmed glass. Remove the cap from the shaker and strain out the liquid into the glass. Garnish with an orange and lime wedge, if desired.