To go margaritas are perfect for when you are serving a large crowd or need to take a batch of cocktails to a party. The pre-mixed margarita is ready to be poured over ice and get the party started!
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This recipe is my take on the classic 3,2,1 margarita cocktail. Typically a classic margarita calls for 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec and one part lime juice, and sometimes a sweetener. But in this cocktail-to-go recipe, we are going to take help from the limeade for part of the lime juice and the sweetener.
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- ✨ Here is why this recipe is amazing:
- 🍊 Ingredients needed to make a batch of margaritas:
- 📝 Ingredient notes:
- 🔄 Substitutions
- 🥣 Helpful Kitchen Tools
- 🍹 How to premake margaritas for a crowd
- 📷 How to make to go margaritas
- ❄️ Storage tips if you have leftover potato casserole
- 🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- 📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
- 👩🍳 Chef Tip
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✨ Here is why this recipe is amazing:
- The plastic container with twist top lid is perfect to take this cocktail to places like the pool, beach, lake, outdoor party or any place where glass containers are not a good idea.
- No need to worry about ice watering down the cocktail as there is no ice included in the mix. Just be sure to have ice available when serving.
- Premade mixers are not needed. Just 4 ingredients and you have a large batch of cocktails ready for travel.
🍊 Ingredients needed to make a batch of margaritas:
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
📝 Ingredient notes:
- Limeade: much like its cousin lemonade, limeade is made from lime juice, sweetener and water. It is often available in recyclable and reusable containers.
- Tequila: The base of this festive cocktail on the go.
- Triple sec: An orang-flavored liquor that brings a hint of orange flavor along with a bit of a kick.
- Limes: I like to use fresh lime juice in this drink recipe for the juice as well as the garnish.
🔄 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.
🥣 Helpful Kitchen Tools
Cocktail shaker - this classic cobbler shaker has included a built-in strainer and a jigger cap of 1oz. No need for more bar tools accessories or a big bartender kit if you prefer simple.
Citrus Juicer - Squeeze to strain seeds and pulp from lemons and limes as you juice. Constructed of strong, die-cast aluminum
Large Punch Container - The 2-gal Glass Beverage Dispenser is ideal for gatherings where you want your guests to be able to quickly serve their own drinks.
Microplane Grater - perfect for making ground spices from whole hard cinnamon or nutmeg.
Small cutting board
Pairing knife
Pineapple glasses - Fun pineapple shape and texture give your drinks a tropical vibe without any hand-cramping fruit carving.
Hurricane glasses - This hurricane glasses set will make a modern statement in your bar, adding a touch of class and elegance.
🍹 How to premake margaritas for a crowd
I love a good hand crafted 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 premeasured and combined, ready to go. Just pour over ice, garnish and serve.
- Use the last ¼ of a jug of limeade.
- Juice the limes straight into the container.
- 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).
5. Add lime slices or wedges to garnish. Close, shake and chill until ready to serve.
❄️ Storage tips if you have leftover potato casserole
Store the pre-mixed cocktail in its closed container in the refrigerator or in a cooler filled with ice until ready to serve.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
If you are wanting to have the full bar experience, rim each glass or cup with a bit of course salt. To rim a margarita glass with salt you either run the cut side of a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it and then press it into a plate filled with salt. Or, you can dip the rim into a shallow dish with a bit of juice on it and then press the wet rim into salt.
📝 Frequently asked questions, answers and tips:
Most definitely! I am only able to find limeade in the 52 ounce containers where I live. If you are able to find it by the gallon you are going to want to double the ingredients and then give an extra splash to found out the full ounces.
My first suggestion is to add more ice. Is will water down the drink, giving it more volume in relation to the alcohol in it. Secondly, you can also substitute orange juice for the triple sec.
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Ingredients
- ¾ cup Limeade
- ¾ cup lime juice (about 7 limes)
- 1 ¾ cup Triple Sec
- 2 ⅔ cup tequila
- Limes (garnish)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the reusable serving jug.¾ cup Limeade, ¾ cup lime juice, 1 ¾ cup Triple Sec, 2 ⅔ cup tequila, Limes
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Sarah Mock is a classically trained Chef and graduate of Johnson & Wales University. A culinary blogger for 14 years Sarah helps the home cook prepare her recipes with professional results.
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