There’s never a bad time for a margarita! Be it a Tex-Mex party or a solo happy hour, this margarita pitcher recipe is a cold, refreshing thirst quencher.
Prep Time 10minutes
Total Time 10minutes
Servings 16
Ingredients
FOR A PITCHER OF MARGARITAS
4cupsreposado tequila
2cupsTriple Sec
1 1/2cupsfreshly-squeezed lime juice
optional sweetener: honey or simple syrupto taste
lots of ice
lime wedges and coarse salt for rimming the glasses
FOR A SINGLE MARGARITA
2ouncesreposado tequila
1ounceTriple Sec
½of 1limefreshly-squeezed lime juice
optional sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrupto taste
ice
lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
FOR SERVING A CROWD
For The Pitcher:
In a glass pitcher, combine all ingredients, except the ice. Keep the margarita mixture refrigerated until ready to serve.
For The Glasses:
When ready to serve, rim the glasses with salt (if desired) and fill each with ice.
If salting the rims, run a lime wedge (the juicy part) around the top rim of your serving glass. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt, then dip the rim until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.
Mixing It Up:
Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ of the way with ice. Add enough prepared margarita mixture to the top of the ice. Cover tightly and shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Pour into prepared glasses and serve immediately.
Drain excess water from the shaker. Repeat for the additional servings, adding more ice as needed.
Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
Cheers!
FOR SOLO HAPPY HOUR:
For The Glass:
If salting the rim, run a lime wedge (the juicy part) around the top rim of your serving glass. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt, then dip the rim until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.
For The Margarita:
Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ of the way with ice.
Add tequila, triple sec and lime juice.
Cover tightly and shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Pour into prepared glass, add ice from your shaker and garnish with a lime wedge! Add additional ice to the glass if needed.