Margarita Recipe for One and for a Crowd

Serves: 12

This recipe is written for either one person or for up to 12, so whether you are having this by yourself or with friends...enjoy!


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Ingredients:

for one:
2 ounces , fluid silver (or blanco) 100% agave tequila
1 ounce , fluid cointreau
1 ounce , fluid freshly squeezed lime juice
simple syrup, to taste (see note)
cube ice or crushed ice
1 to 2 fresh lime wedges
coarse salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
for a crowd:
3 cups silver (or blanco) 100% agave tequila
1 1/2 cup cointreau
1 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
simple syrup to taste
cube ice or crushed ice
12 to 24 fresh limes wedges
coarse salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
for the simple syrup:
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

Directions:

Note: If making one drink, super fine sugar can work in a pinch in place of simple syrup. Just be sure to stir well to fully dissolve sugar.

For one margarita:

If you like a salt-rimmed glass, moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge. Then turn the glass over and dip into a small plate of coarse salt.

Pour tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice into glass. Add simple syrup, according to your preference of sweetness. I usually add about 1 teaspoon per drink. Give the drink a quick stir and then fill glass with ice. Squeeze a wedge or two of fresh lime over the top and then add the wedges to the drink. Promptly enjoy!

For a crowd:

Prepare simple syrup up to a day in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator.

About 1 hour before guests are to arrive, measure tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice into a small pitcher. Give it a stir and then place in the refrigerator to chill.

As you are creating margaritas for individual guests, moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip rims in a small plate of coarse salt, for those who prefer a salt-crusted rim. Then pour 1/2 cup of your chilled premix into each glass, followed by simple syrup (a little or a lot, depending on each guest's preference), and give a little stir. Fill with ice almost to the top of each glass, and then squeeze another small lime wedge over the top of each drink for those who like a little extra pucker. Hand off to your guests to enjoy.

For the simple syrup:

Simple syrup is so easy to make, and takes only about 5 minutes! In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. Store in a covered jar or container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. Use to sweeten any of your favorite beverages.

Source: thepioneerwoman.com


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