A margarita pitcher is a crowd pleasing cocktail that will have you ready for a party, girl’s night, or Cinco de Mayo! This recipe is so easy to make with just four ingredients you might already have on hand.
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You guys loved the mojito pitcher I shared a while back, so this was the next logical stop for me. Plus, if you spend five minutes with my girl friends and I you’ll know that we love margaritas!
This is the best recipe for a big batch of margaritas because it’s so easy to remember and throw together. I love cooking (and drinking) from scratch, so no margarita mix here! We’re using fresh ingredients to make a classic margarita – pitcher style!
Because of the large size of this recipe, this is the perfect margarita for a night in with your girlfriends, back yard barbecues, or other parties. I love that it can be made ahead of time so you don’t have to slave away mixing up cocktails while you’re trying to entertain guests.
I recommend serving a pitcher style cocktail with other big batch recipes such as my healthy guacamole and sheet pan tacos!
Yes, margaritas on the rocks, homemade or made with mix, will stay fresh up to three days in the refrigerator. Be sure to store the margaritas without ice so it doesn’t water down your cocktail. If you want to serve a pitcher of frozen margaritas, blend them and leave them in the freezer.
Howto serve the perfect margarita
Serve by pouring over several ice cubes in a rocks or margarita glass with a salt rim. For an even better experience, shake individual servings with ice in a cocktail shaker before pouring into your glass. I like to keep things easy, so I often skip the shaker.
Howto make a margarita pitcher
- Combine tequila, cointreau, lime juice, and agave syrup in a large pitcher (affiliate link).
- Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate until ready to use, then add several handfuls of ice cubes and stir again.
PITCHER MARGARITA RECIPE | easy, make-ahead margaritas for a crowd
FAQ
How long will a pitcher of margaritas last?
Does margarita mix with alcohol go bad?
Can you freeze margarita mix with alcohol?
How do you keep margaritas cold for a party?
How long does a pitcher of margaritas last?
Your pitcher of margaritas will last covered in the refrigerator for about 3 days. But will it really be around that long? I don’t think so (*wink*). I rubbed a little lime zest into coarse kosher salt on a plate. To get the salt to stick to the rim of the glass, rub a cut lime wedge around the rim before dipping it into the salt.
How long do Margaritas stay fresh?
Yes, margaritas on the rocks, homemade or made with mix, will stay fresh up to three days in the refrigerator. Be sure to store the margaritas without ice so it doesn’t water down your cocktail. If you want to serve a pitcher of frozen margaritas, blend them and leave them in the freezer.
How do you keep a Margarita cold?
Fill your pitcher with large circular or cubed cocktail ice that will melt slowly and prevent your margaritas from getting watered down throughout the evening. 3. Serve in a dispenser with an ice cylinder Serve your margaritas in a dispenser that has a built-in ice cylinder. This will keep your cocktails cold without watering them down.
Will a pitcher of margaritas stay fresh?
With these drink-making tips, your pitcher of margaritas will stay fresh, sweet, and strong.