Margarita Pitcher Recipe Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

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Margarita Pitcher Recipe Recipe - The Cookie Rookie®? ›

He adds agave syrup to the holy trinity of tequila, lime juice and Cointreau for a dash of sweetness and scales up the ratios into a large batch that fits snugly into a 52-ounce pitcher. This recipe serves 12 people, but you can tweak the portions as needed and employ a larger pitcher to accommodate more drinks.

He adds agave syrup to the holy trinity of tequila, lime juice and Cointreau for a dash of sweetness and scales up the ratios into a large batch that fits snugly into a 52-ounce pitcher. This recipe serves 12 people, but you can tweak the portions as needed and employ a larger pitcher to accommodate more drinks.

The traditional margarita recipe is made with a ratio of 2:1:1, which means: 2 parts tequila or 2 oz. 1 part triple sec or 1 oz. 1 part lime juice or 1 oz.

This may be considered a Classic Margarita, but a real Mexican Margarita is simple: 2 shots tequila, 2 shots Cointreau, and 1 shot fresh lime juice. Put them in a blender with plenty of ice, and pour them into glasses rimmed with salt, or if you prefer, without the salt.

Yes, margaritas on the rocks, homemade or made with mix, will stay fresh up to three days in the refrigerator. Be sure to store the margaritas without ice so it doesn't water down your co*cktail. If you want to serve a pitcher of frozen margaritas, blend them and leave them in the freezer.

It holds 60 ounces, which can fill three pint glasses, five 12-ounce glasses or six 10-ounce glasses.

An easy way to remember how to mix a classic margarita is to memorize the ratio 3-2-1: three parts tequila, two parts good triple sec (like Luxardo Triplum, Cointreau, or Combier), and one part lime juice. Serve it on the rocks with salt, as pictured, or serve it up in a chilled glass.

Jose Cuervo has been making tequila for over 250 years with the same experience, handcraftsmanship, and recipes that have been handed down generation through generation. Carefully choosing the best agaves, meticulous fermentation and distillation, and final processing result in the world's finest tequila.

For margaritas, Jose Cuervo Tradicional Silver or Jose Cuervo Especial Gold are popular choices, as they offer a balanced flavour profile that complements the citrus and sweetness of the co*cktail.

Perhaps the smoothest of all is cristalino, a relatively new tequila category. Named for its “crystal clear” appearance, cristalino is made by aging tequila, then charcoal-filtering out the color and flavor so it's clear (or close to it), creating a lighter flavor.

Can you get drunk with margaritas? ›

If you're wondering how many margaritas it'll take to get drunk, we have a very helpful answer: it depends. If you don't drink often and are on the smaller side, it may only take one margarita. If you're a seasoned drinker, it could take a couple margaritas before you're drunk.

If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau. For a non-alcoholic substitute you can add fresh orange juice, or agave nectar/simple syrup, to add a touch of sweetness.

Alcohol impairs your reaction times, coordination, and judgment, making it dangerous to drive. What if I only had one drink? Even one drink can affect your ability to drive safely. It's best to wait or use an alternative way to get home.

When planning an event, the average consumption per person is one drink every 45 minutes. If the event will last 2 hours, plan on 3 drinks per person. Start with your best guess of the drinking habits of your guests. Divide the number of guests between the types of beverages you plan to serve.

On average, a margarita is about 3 ounces of liquid. Of that, 2 to 2.5 ounces is alcohol, with a bit of lime juice/mixer and some water from melted ice. With 80-proof tequila and factoring in mixers and melting ice, margaritas have about 33% ABV.

Each bucket makes enough for about 16 servings, so you'll have plenty to bring to a party — or to keep in your fridge to sip throughout the weekend. If margaritas aren't your favorite, you can still get in on the Big Bucket fun.