Margaritas by the Pitcher

Prep time: 10 min

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Description

Lime margaritas may be the most legendary of all pitcher cocktails, and here's a recipe for a homemade version that doesn't include store-bought mix.

• 3 3/4 cups water

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1/2 cup lime juice

• 1/2 cup lemon juice

• 1 splash orange juice

• 1 1/2 cups tequila

• 3/4 cup triple sec

1 Combine water and sugar in a 2-quart pitcher until sugar is dissolved.

2 Add lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice to the pitcher; stir. Add tequila and triple sec; stir.