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Margarita Lollipops

Boozy lollipops recipe inspired by a margarita, mixed with tequila, lime zest and orange extract
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Servings 25

Ingredients
  

For Full Batch: 

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1/2 tsp orange oil flavoring
  • 1 tbsp lime zest
  • lime juice optional for topping
  • rock salt optional for topping

For Half Batch:

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp tequila
  • 1/4 tsp orange oil flavoring
  • 1 1/2 tsp lime zest
  • lime juice optional for topping
  • rock salt optional for topping

Instructions
 

  • Combine the sugar, water and corn syrup in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat
  • Bring to a boil and do not stir, watching as the temperature reaches about 310 degrees F (or hard crack stage)
  • In a mixing cup, mix together the tequila, lime zest and orange flavoring
  • Once it reaches 310 degrees, pour in the tequila mixture (be careful! It bubbles and sears) and stir until combined
  • Return to medium heat until it reached 310 degrees again
  • Add lollipop sticks to the molds 
  • Very carefully pour the hot candy mixture into the lollipop molds until it reaches the tops of the cavities and covers the sticks 
  • Let the lollipops cool at least 15 minutes until you can easily remove them from the molds
  • Dip the edge of the hardened margarita lollipops in lime juice, then dip in rock salt if desired

Notes

To Wash the Pan: Immediately soak the pot and candy supplies in hot soapy water. The water will dissolve the remaining candy mix fairly quickly.