- Prep Time:15 minutes
- Cook Time:n/a
- Serves:12
Freshly-made margaritas add a refreshing and spirited touch to any gathering.
Why Try? Instead of purchasing a jug of premixed margaritas treat your guests to freshly made pitcher of perfect margaritas.
Foodie Byte: When entertaining it is perfectly fine to rim margarita glasses with salt ahead. For a party it’s best to only rim a portion of the glass with salt to suit everyone’s preference.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups good quality tequila
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3/4 cup orange flavored liquor (Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Mariner)
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6 cups orange juice
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2 cups fresh tangerine juice
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6 tablespoons fresh lime juice
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Coarse salt
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Fresh orange slices
Preparation
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1
In glass pitcher, combine tequila, orange liquor, and citrus juices; stir to blend.
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Serve in salt rimmed glasses over ice; garnish with fresh orange slices.
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3
To rim glasses in salt: Cut a small slit in the center of a lime wedge, run the lime wedge a quarter of the way around each glass, dredge in a plate of coarse salt (Kosher salt works fine), and arrange salt-rimmed glasses on platter or serving table.
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