Margaritas for a crowd are always a good idea! Whether it’s Cinco de Mayo or not, a classic margarita recipe is always smart to have up your sleeve – Especially as the temperatures start rising and entertaining outside ramps up!
I think the recipe for a winning marg every time is just good fresh ingredients! Always use fresh lime juice if you want to make it proper. I will be a little upset with you if you go for the pre made margarita mix wearing the sombrero hat, as cute as it is.
I will however not be upset if you get your hands on one of these tequila bombs that makes a cocktail right there in your glass!! It’s like a bath bomb but even more glorious!
Whether you’re making a single marg for yourself or a pitcher for a crowd, if you stick with these ingredients you will have a perfect margarita every time! I definitely recommend a citrus juicer if you don’t have one since you’re squeezing a lot of limes for this recipe. I just have a cheap hand held one that you can get pretty much at any grocery or kitchen store and it works great!
Classic Pitcher Margaritas
Makes about 6-8 margaritas
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups of tequila
2 cups of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 cup of Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
1/2 cup of agave nectar (more or less depending on how sweet you like it)
2 limes for slicing (garnish)
Crushed Ice
Kosher Salt
What to do
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In a shallow dish pour about 1/4 cup of kosher salt. Rim 6-8 glasses with a lime wedge and dip into salt dish.
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In a large pitcher add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave and stir well.
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Place the margarita batch into the fridge for at least one hour to chill before serving or fill glasses with crushed ice. Garnish with lime slices!
