Classic Margaritas
Oxmoor House
These margaritas are always a favorite. It's definitely worth taking the time to squeeze the limes. If you microwave them for 20 to 30 seconds beforehand, they will release even more juice.
Yield: Serves 12 (serving size: about 1/2 cup)
Total:
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
15 Minutes
Total:
25 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 173
- Calories from fat: 0.0%
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Monounsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.0g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Carbohydrate: 19.7g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.1mg
- Sodium: 2mg
- Calcium: 6mg
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 3/4 cups tequila
- 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur
- Lime wedges (optional)
- Coarse salt (optional)
- 6 cups crushed ice
Preparation
- 1. Combine water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil 3 minutes, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Place pan in a large ice-filled bowl until syrup cools to room temperature (about 10 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- 2. Combine syrup, tequila, lime juice, and liqueur in a pitcher. If desired, rub a lime wedge around rims of 12 margarita glasses, and dip rims in salt. Place 1/2 cup crushed ice in each glass. Pour margarita mixture evenly over ice. Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
Classic Margaritas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Make-Ahead
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Meatless, Gluten-Free
- PUBLICATION: Oxmoor House
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