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Italian Margarita Recipe

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5 from 4 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Yield 1
Category Drinks
Cuisine Italian, Mexican
Author Lauren Grant

Description

An Italian take on the classic margarita made with a trio of citrus juices and amaretto liqueur.

Ingredients

For 1 margarita

  • 2 ounces reposado tequila
  • 1 ounce amaretto liqueur
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce fresh lemon juice
  • ½ ounce fresh orange juice
  • kosher salt
  • lime slices and lemon slices for serving

For a pitcher (8 margaritas)

  • 2 cups reposado tequila
  • 1 cup amaretto liqueur
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ fresh orange juice
  • kosher salt
  • lime slices and lemon slices for serving

Instructions

For 1 margarita

  • Run a lime wedge around rim of rocks glass. Dip rim in kosher salt to coat. Fill glass with ice.
  • Add tequila, amaretto, lime juice, lemon juice and orange juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Secure lid and shake vigorously until thoroughly chilled.
  • Strain margarita into prepared glass. Garnish with lemon and lime wheels.

For a pitcher (8 margaritas)

  • Run a lime wedge around rim of rocks glasses. Dip rims in kosher salt to coat. Fill glass with ice.
  • Combine tequila, amaretto, lime juice, lemon juice and orange juice in a large pitcher. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup ice then pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with lemon and lime wheels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drinkCalories: 215kcalCarbohydrates: 4.5gSodium: 2mgSugar: 1g
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