To Go Margarita Cocktails For A Crowd

Ingredients needed to make a batch of margaritas:

How to pre make margaritas for a crowd

I love a good handcrafted cocktail as much as the next person, but sometimes it is helpful to have a large back of premixed cocktails ready to go. It is such a time saver to have all the basic ingredients already pre-measured and combined, ready to go. Just pour over ice, garnish, and serve.

1. Use the last ¼ of a jug of limeade.
2. Juice the limes straight into the container.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, close the lid and shake to combine.

How to make to go margaritas

1. Leave enough limeade in the bottle so it comes just below the first ridge.
   
2. Add lime juice so it comes halfway between the bottom ridge and the next ridge in the container. The juice of about 7 limes, or 7 ounces, or almost 1 cup.
   
3. Add enough triple sec so that it comes just below the top ridge or marker in the container. (1 ¾ cups). 4. Fill the rest of the bottle to half way up the neck of the bottle with tequila (2 ⅔ cups).
   
4. Add lime slices or wedges to garnish. Close, shake and chill until ready to serve.
   

When it comes to making margaritas for a crowd, I keep a few favorite tools close at hand. A sturdy citrus juicer is a must-it makes quick work of lemons and limes while catching all the seeds and pulp, so you get nothing but fresh juice in your mix.

I use a simple cobbler-style cocktail shaker that comes with its own built-in strainer and a 1 oz jigger cap. It's perfect for small batches and saves me from digging through a full bar kit.

For parties, I always break out my 2-gallon glass beverage dispenser. It looks pretty on the table and lets guests serve themselves, which means I can actually enjoy the gathering instead of playing bartender all night.

And of course, I can't forget the glassware. I rotate between fun pineapple-shaped glassware for a tropical vibe and elegant hurricane glasses when I want things to feel a bit more polished. Both add a little extra charm without requiring any extra effort.

Substitutions

• You can switch out the brand of tequila for your favorite brand. When I am making batch cocktails I don't reach for the top-shelf liquor. I save the best for my hand-crafted cocktails that are meant to be sipped and savored. Don Julio or Casamigos Blanco are some of my favorite options for this drink.
• Triple sec is going to be the orange flavored alcohol that I add to large-batch cocktails. It is more cost-effective than the more expensive Cointreau, or Grand Marnier. But if that is all you have, enjoy!
• If bottled lime juice is what you have in your pantry, use it! I love the taste of fresh limes but some people love the flavor of bottled lime juice. Use what you and your guests love.
• Lime slices are what is used to garnish this drink but another fun and festive garnish would be orange slices. You always want to garnich a cocktail with a representation of the flavors that will be found in the drink.