Description
This margarita recipe for one and for a crowd is all you need, whether you’re yearning for a single weeknight cocktail or entertaining a backyard full of friends!
The recipe for a crowd makes enough for 12 drinks.
From Brenda Score of A Farmgirl’s Dabbles.
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)
- Ice Cubes 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
- 1-½ cup Cointreau
- 1-½ cup Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
- Simple Syrup To Taste
- Ice Cubes Or Crushed Ice
- 12 To 24 Fresh Lime Wedges
- Coarse Salt, For Rimming The Glass (optional)
- FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
- 1 cup Water
- 1 cup Sugar
Preparation
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.
