Ingredients
- 1 750-milliliter bottle silver tequila (use a high-quality, 100 percent agave tequila)
- 1 to 2 cups (1/3 to 2/3 of a 750-milliliter bottle) Cointreu or Triple Sec
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, plus several tablespoons extra for rimming the glasses
- Several tablespoons coarse kosher-type salt, for rimming the glasses
- About 1 gallon ice cubes
Directions
Just before serving, in a half gallon pitcher combine the tequila, the minimum amount of Cointreau or Triple Sec and the lime juice. Taste and add more orange liqueur if you think your margaritas need more sweet oranginess to balance the other flavors. Remember, you're tasting it warm and undiluted; when chilled and diluted, the flavors will be mellower and the lime's tartness will be more attractive.
Pour several tablespoons of lime juice onto a small plate and several tablespoons coarse salt onto another. Have martini glasses at hand (chill them for an extra special touch).
As your guests ask for their margaritas, invert a glass into the plate with the lime juice to moisten rim, then lightly dip into the plate with the salt. For each drink measure 2 ounces (1/4 cup) of the margarita mixture into a cocktail shaker. If you have a 2-ounce ladle that you can keep in the pitcher, measuring goes much faster. Add ice cubes (5 cubes for 1, 8 for 2, 10 for 3). Secure the lid and top and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds. Strain into the salt crusted glasses and hand off to the lucky recipients

















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By charita_12296966
Bangor, 58
on June 11, 2010
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Great recipe! Not sugary or phony like the mix you buy in the store. If you're going to have a Margarita, have one done right!
By shane-harris_70...
Tarzana, CA
on April 27, 2008
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So Strong, had to water down with regular margarita mix
By jhawken_9821363
Aurora, IL
on February 23, 2008
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Like all of Rick Bayless' margarita recipes, this one is a winner.
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