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Classic Margaritas

Homemade Classic Margarita recipe using just 4 simple ingredients.  You'll want to ditch that bottle of mix in no time.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 20 (a
Calories: 210 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 30 oz tequila (reposado or silver are my faves) (approximately 3.75 cups)
  • 20 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau is my fave) (approximately 2.5 cups)
  • 15 oz fresh lime juice (a little bit less than 2 cups)
  • 5 oz simple syrup (approximately 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp)
  • lime slices/wedges
  • salt for rimming glasses

Instructions

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  1. In a large pitcher, combine tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Stir in simple syrup.
  2. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Rim glasses with a bit of lime juice and salt if desired. Garnish with lime wheel.
  3. Fill cocktail shaker 2/3 of the way full of ice. Pour in enough margarita mix to cover the ice, put the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 seconds or so.
  4. Pour into prepared glasses. Repeat, using fresh ice after a few uses, for remaining servings.
  5. Drop a lime wedge or slice of lime in each glass if desired.

Notes

  • My preferred tequilas are Patron Reposado or Silver, they're smooth and make for a great margarita!
  • Grand Marnier or triple sec will work as the orange liqueur as well.
  • Simple syrup amount is completely up to you.
  • Recipe can be made using liquid stevia for a reduced sugar alternative.  Exact amount needed will vary.

Nutrition Information

Calories 210kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 11IU (0%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20(a

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210

% Daily Value*

Calories 210kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 11IU 0%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.