Best Fresh Margaritas by the Pitcher |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1440 Minutes |
Ready In: 1450 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This is a wonderful recipe for Margaritas on the Rocks by the pitcher-full! It is best to prepare the lime-lemon juice and zests mixture before hand to allow them to meld appropriately - Cooking time reflects refrigeration time. I discovered this in Cook's Illustrated Magazine - just in time for summer! I have altered the ingredients to suit my personal taste. Enjoy! Ingredients:
4 teaspoons grated fresh lime zest |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2-3 limes) |
4 teaspoons grated fresh lemon zest |
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons) |
1/3 cup superfine sugar (more or less to suit your personal taste) |
1 pinch table salt |
crushed ice |
1 cup tequila (preferably patron) |
1 cup triple sec |
Directions:
1. Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice sugar, and salt in a large measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (preferably overnight).
2. Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 to 6 margarita glasses.
3. Strain juice mixture into 1 quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.
4. Add Patron tequila, Triple Sec; stir or shake to combine thoroughly.
5. Pour over ice; serve immediately and enjoy : ).
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