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Pitcher Margaritas for a Crowd

Easy Pitcher Margaritas for a Crowd made with tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and agave. A refreshing big-batch cocktail that's perfect for parties and summer entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups blanco tequila
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup orange liqueur
  • 1/2 cup agave syrup plus more to taste
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Ice for serving
  • Coarse salt for glass rims
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Squeeze the fresh limes and measure 1 1/2 cups of lime juice.
  2. Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, agave syrup, and cold water to a large pitcher.
  3. Stir thoroughly until combined.
  4. Taste and adjust the sweetness with additional agave if necessary.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  6. Before serving, run lime wedges around the rims of the glasses and dip lightly into coarse salt.
  7. Fill each glass with fresh ice.
  8. Stir the chilled margarita mixture again and pour over the ice.
  9. Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge and serve.