The entire lime, including the rinds, is used to make these lime margaritas. Choose limes with thin skins and lots of juice for vibrant, flavorful margaritas that don’t taste like a mix from a bottle. The lime rind offers a splash of color and an acidic flavor that isn’t excessively sweet. You won’t ever prepare a margarita the same way once more.
| Prep Time: | 5 mins |
| Total Time: | 5 mins |
| Servings: | 6 |
| Yield: | 6 margaritas |
Ingredients
- 2 medium thin-skinned limes
- 2 cups ice cold water
- 1 cup tequila
- ½ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau)
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups ice, or as needed
- 6 slices lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
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- Cut limes into quarters; remove and discard the center part of the rinds. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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- Transfer lime quarters to a blender with cold water, tequila, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt.
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- Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
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- Strain mixture into a large measuring cup or small pitcher
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- Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices.
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- For best results, look for limes that have smooth, thin skin and plenty of juice.
Reviews
It was very bitter – all I tasted was the pith. It was a beautiful color but terrible flavor.
My friends and I were shocked at how delicious this was. Will definitely make it again. We made no changes to the recipe. Thin-skinned limes are the key.
This is the best ever!!!! No changes needed, tastes much better than any mix . I used Grand Marnier for the orange liqueur.
The perfect Margarita! I will never make them any other way again!
This is FANTASTIC! I did add an extra 1/2 lime cuz the ones I had seems small and did 4 oz of Grand Marnier vice the guidance provided and also added 4 oz of beer cuz the best Marg I ever had added beer and I will forever do it. This margarita is perfection and I’ll never buy mix again!!
I think it needs more sugar, tequila, and orange liquor.
I had such high hopes for this but it was way to bitter. I followed the recipe exactly and determined it could not be improved as long as the lime rind was part of it.
I’m impressed. Best margarita I’ve had in many years! Thanks!
First time making it this not bad.