Margarita Pitcher Recipe Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (2024)

I absolutely love to create delicious co*cktail recipes for parties, and this big-batch Margarita pitcher recipe has been one of my favorites for years and years! I developed it with the help of my Mom, and we both agree it’s the best pitcher co*cktail we’ve ever tried. I love serving these crowd-friendly margaritas at family functions and for groups of friends. It’s made with simple and fresh ingredients, and it’s utterly delicious. What I really love is that it’s scalable– I’ve made it for as few as 2 people and as many as 24. The recipe card will explain how to make it for a few or a lot!

I love this batch margarita pitcher recipe because it tastes fresh, isn’t too sweet, and it’s made with simple ingredients. It is super smooth, so watch out! It works great as a single serving, or as an entire pitcher. You’re going to love this!

What’s in my Margarita Recipe?

• Cointreau: This orange liqueur is a staple in margaritas. I prefer Cointreau over triple sec, but either will work.
• Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is the key to a delicious margarita. Don’t use bottled lime juice; it just won’t taste the same!
• Tequila: Choose a good-quality Reposado tequila (I find this is absolutely key!) for the smoothest, best-tasting margaritas.
• Agave Syrup: Agave nectar is a great all-natural sweetener. Use more or less depending on your tastes.
• Ice: Chills down individual servings and keeps them cool all day long.

Tips for Success

• Batch these margaritas early in the day, but shake up individual drinks just before serving for the best taste!
• I like to keep my tequila in the freezer to create the coldest margarita recipe possible with the least amount of ice. I don’t want to water this deliciousness down!
• If you want an even fresher taste, you can add a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice!
• These Margaritas are not very sweet. If you would like them sweeter, just add more agave syrup to taste.
• If you want salted glass rims, cover the bottom of a small plate with margarita salt. Rub the rims of the glasses with a lime wedge, dip the rims in the margarita salt, and set the glasses upright to dry a tad before filling with ice.
• It’s important to shake the margaritas before serving. Add 2-4 servings to a shaker with ice right before serving and repeat for each serving. Makes all the difference. Your guests will thank you!

How to Store

I store leftover pitcher margaritas tightly covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours. Shake individual drinks over ice in a co*cktail shaker just before serving. In the recipe card, you can find a link to my favorite shakers!

Serving Suggestions

I think that a pitcher of margaritas is the best easy co*cktail for Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Serve them up with Baked Chicken Tacos, White Queso, Mexican Street Corn Dip, Chicken Nachos, or Homemade Tortilla Chips and Salsa.

How to Make a Margarita Pitcher (24 Servings) Step by Step

Mix the Margs: In 2-quart pitcher, combine 3 cups of Cointreau, 3 cups of freshly squeezed lime juice, 6 cups of Reposado Tequila, and 1 cup of Agave syrup. Keep the margarita mixture refrigerated until ready to serve.

Prep the Glasses: When ready to serve, rim the glasses with salt (if desired) and fill each with ice.

Shake Individual Servings: Fill a co*cktail shaker ¾ of the way with ice. Add enough prepared margarita mixture to the top of the ice. Cover tightly and shake vigorously 10-15 seconds. Pour into prepared glasses and serve immediately. Drain excess water from the shaker. Repeat for the additional servings, adding more ice as needed.

Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.

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