Margarita Pitcher

I LOVE a margarita, so you bet I have a show-stopping margarita pitcher recipe for you.  This is everything we love about the classic sweet-tart cocktail, but party-sized! I’ve crafted it to be tangy, cool, and crisp – exactly how a margarita should taste. Let’s break it down: with three ingredients and just five minutes, I’ll show you how to make the perfect pitcher for your next warm-weather gathering.

This is my go-to margarita for parties and summer get-togethers because it’s effortless to make in a big batch and always a hit. The classic 2-1-1 ratio is easy to remember, easy to scale, and perfect for mixing right in a pitcher—no blender, no fuss, no last-minute bartending while guests are waiting. Just stir it together, add ice and lime slices, and you’re done.

All you need is good white tequila, triple sec (or Cointreau), and plenty of freshly squeezed lime juice for that bold, sweet-tart flavor a real margarita should have. I like to toss ice and sliced limes straight into the pitcher to keep everything cold, then serve it with salt-rimmed glasses so guests can help themselves. It’s the kind of make-ahead cocktail that lets you relax, enjoy the party, and keep refilling glasses all afternoon long.

Tip: For a less boozy margarita, use simple syrup instead of triple sec. Or pour some soda water into your glass before sipping, as I do in my fizzy lime margarita.

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Margarita Pitcher Recipe

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Total: 5 minutes mins

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This margarita pitcher is everything we love about the classic sweet-tart cocktail, but party size! It's tangy, cool, and crisp making it perfect for your next warm-weather fiesta. With just three simple ingredients, it's easy to make, and it's ready in just 5 minutes!

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Ingredients

• ▢ Ice and sliced limes (for the pitcher)
• ▢ 2 cups white tequila
• ▢ 1 cup Triple Sec (see notes)
• ▢ 1 cup lime juice (fresh is best!)
• ▢ Coarse salt (to rim the glasses)

Instructions 

• Fill a pitcher halfway full with ice. Larger ice is better as it doesn't melt as quickly. If you'd like, put a few lime slices in the pitcher.
  Ice and sliced limes
  
• Add the tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice and stir.
  2 cups white tequila, 1 cup Triple Sec, 1 cup lime juice
  
• Salt the rims of your glasses by running a cut lime over the rim them dipping the wet edge into a plate of salt. Add ice to the glasses then pour the margarita from the pitcher into your glasses and garnish them with a slice of lime.
  Coarse salt
  

Notes

Less boozy: For a lighter option, use simple syrup instead of triple sec. To make simple syrup, heat 1 cup of sugar, honey, or agave syrup with 2 cups of water until the sugar dissolves. Let it cool completely before using it to make a drink. 

Make ahead: To make a pitcher of margaritas ahead of time, simply skip the ice and add the other ingredients to a pitcher, storing it in the fridge until serving time. When you’re ready to pour, add the ice. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 = ½ cup, Calories: 237kcal (12%), Carbohydrates: 12g (4%), Protein: 1g (2%), Fat: 1g (2%), Saturated Fat: 1g (6%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 4mg, Potassium: 45mg (1%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 10g (11%), Vitamin A: 15IU, Vitamin C: 9mg (11%), Calcium: 5mg (1%), Iron: 1mg (6%)

© Author Kristen Stevens

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