pitcher margaritas

Name: Pitcher Margaritas
Prep time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 16 ounce(s) lime juice, chilled; - salt; 1 cup(s) powdered sugar; 4 cup(s) crushed ice; 1 1/2 cup(s) tequila; 3/4 cup(s) triple sec or orange flavored liqueur

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Pat Duran

Las Vegas, NV

Updated on Jun 13, 2013

Many classic cocktails and mixed drinks are delicious when made ahead, others are at their peak when made on the spot. Beyond traditional favorites, you'll find refreshing new ideas- thirst quenchers by the glass and punches by the gallon. Here is a festive recipe idea for any occasion. Please remember to drink responsibly, don't drink and drive. This is an excerpt from my recipe column 12-7-2003 Number 13. LV,NV

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prep time 5 Min

cook time

method Refrigerate/Freeze

yield makes 1 3/4 quarts

Ingredients

16 ounces lime juice, chilled
- salt
1 cup powdered sugar
4 cups crushed ice
1 1/2 cups tequila
3/4 cup triple sec or orange flavored liqueur

How To Make pitcher margaritas

Step 1

Pour 2 Tablespoons lime juice in a wide shallow bowl or plate. Sprinkle salt in a separate shallow bowl. Dip glasses in juice, then in salt to coat rims, chill glasses.

Step 2

In your blender container, combine remaining lime juice with powdered sugar; blend well. Add ice; blend until slushy. Pour lime mixture into a 2 quart pitcher, stir in tequila and orange flavored liqueur. Add more crushed ice if desired. Serve in prepared glasses. Add lime slices to pitcher.
Step 3

Serve with lime slice on glass.
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