Margarita Pitcher

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
When the warm weather rolls around, treat yourself and a few friends to a tasty pitcher of margaritas.

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.

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
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