Pitcher of Margaritas Cocktail
A bright, big-batch classic: silver tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime, and a touch of syrup mixed in a 2-quart pitcher with ice. Easy to tweak sweet-tart balance and perfect for sharing.
Equipment
- Large pitcher (about 2 quarts)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Citrus juicer
- Long spoon or bar stirrer
- Cocktail shaker (optional)
- Ice scoop
- Serving glasses (rocks or margarita)
- Small plate for salt/sugar rim
- Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 2 cups Silver tequila use mezcal for smoky variation
- 1 cup Triple sec or Cointreau
- 1 cup Lime juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 cup Simple syrup or agave syrup; adjust to taste
- 0.5 cup Orange juice optional; softens the flavor
- Ice enough to fill the pitcher halfway plus for serving
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Salt or sugar for rimming glasses
- Jalapeño slices optional; for heat while mixing
Instructions
- Rim serving glasses with lime, then dip in salt or sugar; set aside.
- Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice.
- Add tequila, triple sec (or Cointreau), fresh lime juice, and simple or agave syrup.
- Stir well to chill and dilute slightly; taste and adjust sweetness or lime.
- Stir in orange juice if using for a smoother style.
- Pour into ice-filled glasses and garnish each with a lime wedge.
- For make-ahead, mix everything except ice and refrigerate; add ice just before serving.
Notes
Silver tequila yields a crisp classic; reposado adds soft vanilla. For mezcal margaritas, swap some or all of the tequila for mezcal. Best served fresh so it doesn’t over-dilute.