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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Delicious. I would not change a thing.
Hi there – I’m assuming this recipe uses a liquid version of limeade not from contcentrate vs the frozen cans correct?
Yes that’s correct. 🙂
By far the BEST Margaritas! Not too sweet, and not too strong (but strong enough). These are now my fave Summer drink. I used Milagro Silver for the tequila, and Cointreau. Fantastic!!
I’ve been making mine this way as a fledgling bartender many years ago. I also add a splash of fresh-squeezed orange juice and a pinch of kosher salt to the mix, instead of salting the rim of the glasses. It’s the perfect balance of salty and sweet and tart and boozy!
Made this tonight. Mui bueno! My cookbook just shipped! It’s been a long wait. Super excited! Congrats Jenn what an amazing accomplishment. So cool to see dreams come true!
Thank you, Kerrie! ❤️
These margaritas are amazing!! I’ve made these for my family and I’m now the official family bartender. Thanks Jen for another great recipe!
Is the limeade mix diluted with water before adding it to the rest of the ingredients or used as a concentrate?
No, the limeade does not need to be diluted with water. Enjoy!
My first batch I goofed and used frozen undiluted lime aid concentrate. The margaritas were amazing- pucker worthy and flavorful. 2nd batch my husband made them with premade refrigerated limeade. Unfortunately they were not as tasty as the first oops batch.
We make this whenever we want margaritas! So much better than store bought mix! Thank you!
Happy Fourth of July! We are off to a friends lake house with a cooler full of your goodies….black bean and corn salad, chipotle chicken quesadillas, and a LARGE batch of your wonderful margaritas! I read the reviews and put the drinks in mason jars with a lime slice in each one…what a darling idea from another reviewer! I’m betting I get invited back!!!!!!!! Thanks Jen!
So what kind of tequila do you prefer?
I like Patrón Silver.
Very tasty Margaritas – just enough tequila for a little kick, but not so much that your guests are throwing rocks at each other! We have found our summer drink.