Pitcher Margaritas

Name: Pitcher Margaritas
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Cuisine: North America, Mexican
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 3/4 cup tequila; 1/2 cup orange liqueur; 1/4 cup lime juice; 4 teaspoons simple syrup, optional; Lime wedges; Kosher salt

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 10 min. YIELD: 4 servings.

Here's our go-to margarita pitcher recipe. Make a batch for sharing—and be prepared to pour a second round. — Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

Ice cubes
3/4 cup tequila
1/2 cup orange liqueur
1/4 cup lime juice
4 teaspoons simple syrup, optional
Lime wedges
Kosher salt

Directions

1. In a pitcher filled with ice cubes, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and, if desired, simple syrup. Stir until condensation forms on outside of the pitcher, 15-20 seconds.
2. Moisten rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Immediately serve over ice in prepared glasses (use a spoon while pouring to hold ice cubes in pitcher).

Nutrition Facts

1/3 cup: 203 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 1mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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