Margarita Lollipops

Step 1

Combine the sugar, water and corn syrup in a heavy bottom saucepan over medium heat

Step 2

Bring to a boil and do not stir, watching as the temperature reaches about 310 degrees F (or hard crack stage)

Step 3

In a mixing cup, mix together the tequila, lime zest and orange flavoring

Step 4

Once it reaches 310 degrees, pour in the tequila mixture (be careful! It bubbles and sears) and stir until combined

Step 5

Return to medium heat until it reached 310 degrees again

Step 6

Add lollipop sticks to the molds

Step 7

Very carefully pour the hot candy mixture into the lollipop molds until it reaches the tops of the cavities and covers the sticks

Step 8

Let the lollipops cool at least 15 minutes until you can easily remove them from the molds

Step 9

Dip the edge of the hardened margarita lollipops in lime juice, then dip in rock salt if desired