Pitcher Margaritas For a Crowd
Pitcher Margaritas for a Crowd are perfect for parties! This easy margarita recipe makes 24 drinks with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
Servings: 24 servings
Equipment
- stirring utensil
Ingredients
For the drink mixture:
- 3 cups Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 3 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
- 6 cups tequila
- 1 cup agave syrup
For serving:
- ice
- lime wedges
- salt optional for rimming glasses
Instructions
Make the Margarita Mix:
- In a large pitcher, combine the tequila, Cointreau (or Triple Sec), lime juice, and agave syrup. Stir well and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve the Margaritas:
- If desired, rim the glasses with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping into salt.
- Fill each glass with ice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker about three-quarters full with ice and add enough margarita mix to just cover the ice.
- Shake well for 10 to 20 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glasses.
- Repeat for additional drinks, refreshing the ice in the shaker as needed.
- Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- For best flavor, use Reposado Tequila, which adds a smooth, slightly oaky note that works beautifully in this large-batch recipe.
- You can prep the mix a few hours in advance and keep it chilled until party time.
Nutrition
Serving: 4oz | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 15IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
