Best Pitcher Margarita Recipe

a small glass of a margarita with a wedge of lime

Servings: 8

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This pitcher margarita is the best way to serve margaritas for a crowd. No shaking, no math, just measure, mix, and party. Uno, dos, tres...tequila!

5 from 6 votes

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Ingredients

1 ½ cups tequila, silver or reposado
1 ½ cups Cointreau or triple sec
1 ¼ cups lime juice, 6-8 limes
¾ cup simple syrup
Salt for the rim, optional
1 Lime sliced into wedges, for garnish

Instructions

Fill the pitcher:

Measure and pour the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup into a pitcher. Add a small handful of ice and mix to come. Refrigerate.

Serve:

For salted glasses, prepare them by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip each glass in tequila salt and fill with fresh ice.
Give the margarita inside the pitcher a stir and pour over the prepared glasses. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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