Best Fresh Margaritas By The Pitcher

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This is a wonderful recipe for margaritas on the rocks by the pitcher-full! It is best to prepare the lime-lemon juice and zests mixture before hand to allow them to meld appropriately -- cooking time reflects refrigeration time. i discovered this in cook's illustrated magazine -- just in time for summer! I have altered the ingredients to suit my personal taste. enjoy!!

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Steps

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Combine lime zest and juice , lemon zest and juice sugar , and salt in a large measuring cup.

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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

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Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 to 6 margarita glasses.

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Strain juice mixture into 1 quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.

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Add patron tequila , triple sec.

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Stir or shake to combine thoroughly.

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Pour over ice.

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Serve immediately and enjoy : ).

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Ingredients

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lime zest, fresh lime juice, fresh lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, superfine sugar, table salt, ice, tequila, triple sec