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Margarita Pitcher Recipe

Course: cocktail, Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Calories: 255kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
This recipe resulted in the quest to find the Perfect Margarita Pitcher Recipe. The hunt for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo drinks and snacks begins early...usually on May 6th of the previous year.
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Ingredients

For Individual (One, 4.5-ounce) Serving

  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ounces Reposado Tequila 100% pure de Agave Tequila
  • ounce Agave syrup (2 teaspoons) I use Tres Agaves, Agave Nectar – organic
  • 1 cup ice

For 13 (4-ounce) Servings

  • cups Cointreau
  • cups freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 3 cups Reposado Tequila
  • ½ cup Agave syrup
  • 12 cups Ice

For 18 (4-ounce) Servings

  • cups Cointreau
  • cups freshly squeezed lime juice
  • cups Reposado Tequila
  • ¾ cup Agave syrup
  • 1 bag ice

For 24 (4 ounce) Servings:

  • 3 cups Cointreau
  • 3 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 6 cups Reposado Tequila
  • 1 cup Agave syrup
  • 1 bag ice

Instructions

If making for a crowd (13, 18, or 24 servings)

  • In 2-quart pitcher, combine all ingredients, except the ice. Keep the margarita mixture refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • When ready to serve, rim the glasses with salt (if desired) and fill each with ice.
  • 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 10-15 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.

For Individual Servings

  • See above if salting the rim of the glass.
  • Fill the shaker about halfway with ice and add all other ingredients. Shake vigorously 10-15 seconds.
    1 ounce Cointreau, 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, 2 ounces Reposado Tequila, ⅓ ounce Agave syrup, 1 cup ice
  • Immediately pour into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.

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Notes

  • We like to keep our tequila in the freezer to create the coldest margarita recipe possible with the least amount of ice. I don't want to water this deliciousness down!
  • If you want an even fresher taste, you can add a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice!
  • These Margaritas are not very sweet. If you would like them sweeter, just add more agave syrup to taste.
  • If you want salted glass rims: Cover the bottom of a small plate with margarita salt. Rub the rims of the glasses with a lime wedge, dip the rims in the margarita salt, and set the glasses upright to dry a tad before filling with ice.
  • NOTE: It's important to shake the margaritas before serving. Add 2-4 servings to a shaker with ice right before serving and repeat for each serving. Makes all the difference. Your guests will thank you! 
  • These margaritas are best made within 8 hours of serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.1mg