Margaritas
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Citrusy and slightly sweet, these margaritas go down easy.
Citrusy and slightly sweet, these margaritas are a more refined version of the syrupy-sweet, fake tasting margaritas served at many bars and restaurants. They go down easy — in fact, whenever I make them for a party, I simply cannot keep up with the demand! The trick is to use a good quality, all-natural limeade, such as Newman’s Own. It’s easier than using an artificial margarita mix or frozen concentrate and so much better tasting. A little fresh lime juice is also a must. Salt on the rim of the glass is optional but I definitely recommend it — a little goes a long way in making all the sweet and sour flavors pop.
If you want to prepare a pitcher instead of making individual cocktails, simply adjust the quantities for the number of drinks you need. Mix the limeade, tequila, Cointreau and lime juice in a pitcher, keep cool, then pour into prepared glasses over ice when ready to serve.
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Margaritas
Citrusy and slightly sweet, these margaritas go down easy.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces (½ cup) all-natural limeaid, such as Newman's Own
- 1½ ounces (3 tablespoons or 1 shot) Tequila
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
- ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) fresh lime juice, from ½ a lime
- Lime slices, for garnish
- Coarse salt for rimming the glass
Instructions
- Place coarse salt on a small plate. Rub rim of glass with lime wedge and dip in coarse salt if desired. Add ice to glass if using.
- Combine drink ingredients in a cocktail shaker, add some ice and shake vigorously, then strain into prepared glass. Garnish rim with lime slice.
- Note: If you want to prepare a pitcher instead of making individual cocktails, simply adjust the quantities for the number of drinks you need. Mix the limeade, tequila, Cointreau and lime juice in a pitcher, keep cool, then pour into prepared glasses over ice when ready to serve.
Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (1 servings)
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Sugar: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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Gluten-Free Adaptable Note
To the best of my knowledge, all of the ingredients used in this recipe are gluten-free or widely available in gluten-free versions. There is hidden gluten in many foods; if you're following a gluten-free diet or cooking for someone with gluten allergies, always read the labels of your ingredients to verify that they are gluten-free.
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Yum! Enjoyed this recently with sriracha chicken and Black Bean & Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette.
I’ve made this with Simply Lime (I personally prefer that to the Newman’s) from the dairy/oj section and it was delicious. And super easy and so fresh-tasting. I didn’t have any cointreau so will have to pick that up. And I love spicy margaritas so I’m going to have try one commenter’s suggestion about infusing tequila…..next project!
Is there a non alcoholic version of this? I like the flavor but don’t want to serve alcohol at a luncheon.
Hi Coco, The non-alcoholic version would probably just be limeaid.
This is the perfect ‘rita! Best I’ve ever had!
This is one of the easiest and best tasting margaritas I have made. It’s always a hit and is sooooo much better than the pre-made mixes
It never fails to wow me that people will tell you that foods are healthy (Newman’s Own Limeade) and in the same breath have you combine it with a known lethal human toxin (alcohol). The same dichotomy exists at Trader Joe’s i.e. they sell “health foods” but over a third of their revenue is from alcohol. Don’t get me wrong, I love good margaritas.
Wow, “Don’t-get-me-wrong-Bruce”, your post is confusing… on one hand you insult the blog’s author and on the other hand you say, “love good m…” So, what is your HEALTHY recipe?
At our family reunion last week, the margaritas were flowing. This is such an easy recipe and the best one I have tried.
If you like your margaritas spicy, you can infuse the tequila with jalepenos overnight and it gives it a little kick.
Tried this at my last summer party and was a huge hit! This is by far the most refreshing tasting margarita I’ve ever had!
wow!..,this is great i’ll make this one..,