Real Margaritas

Submitted by Nunzia Jones

"This recipe is the REAL thing. Adapted from Barefoot Contessa Parties"

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lime
• kosher salt
• 1⁄2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (approximately 5 limes)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup triple sec
• 3 cups ice
• 1 cup good tequila

directions

1. If you desire, rub the outside rim of glasses with a cut lime and dip each glass into a plate of kosher salt.
2. Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, Triple Sec and ice in a blender and puree until completely blended.
3. Add the tequila and blend for several seconds.
4. Pour over ice.
5. If you prefer frozen margaritas,halve each of the ingredients, double the ice, and blend in 2 separate batches.
6. Serve with a cut lime.
7. ENJOY!

Reviews

[JoJoStar]

I have been making these margaritas all summer and they are just the best. Delicious, classic margarita flavor. I don't even bother measuring the lemon juice, I just use one whole lemon. Thanks for posting this easy and delicious recipe.