BEST FRESH MARGARITAS BY THE PITCHER

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This is a wonderful recipe for Margaritas on the Rocks by the pitcher-full! It is best to prepare the lime-lemon juice and zests mixture before hand to allow them to meld appropriately -- Cooking time reflects refrigeration time. I discovered this in Cook's Illustrated Magazine -- just in time for summer! I have altered the ingredients to suit my personal taste. Enjoy!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Beverages

Time P1DT10m

Yield 1 quart, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 teaspoons grated fresh lime zest
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2-3 limes)
4 teaspoons grated fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
1/3 cup superfine sugar (more or less to suit your personal taste)
1 pinch table salt
crushed ice
1 cup tequila (Preferably Patron)
1 cup triple sec

Steps:

  • Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice sugar, and salt in a large measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (preferably overnight).
  • Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 to 6 margarita glasses.
  • Strain juice mixture into 1 quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.
  • Add Patron tequila, Triple Sec; stir or shake to combine thoroughly.
  • Pour over ice; serve immediately and enjoy : ).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 30.7, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 18, Protein 0.3

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