Ingredients

1

cup tequila

1/2

cup orange-flavored liqueur

1/2

cup fresh lime juice

1/2

cup simple syrup

2

drops green food color

2

drops yellow food color

36

ice cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)

2

teaspoons simple syrup or water

Black coarse sugar, if desired

Orange slices, if desired

Preparation

In blender, place tequila, liqueur, lime juice, 1/2 cup simple syrup, the green food color, yellow food color and ice cubes. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.

Place 2 teaspoons simple syrup on small flat plate. Place coarse sugar on another small flat plate. Dip rims of 5 margarita glasses in simple syrup and then in coarse sugar. Divide margarita mixture evenly among sugar-rimmed glasses. Garnish with orange slices. Serve immediately.