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Grand Margarita

SUBMITTED BY: SSMITHTRANS 

"This is my husband's secret recipe from Austin Texas. We always serve this to our favorite friends. A very straightforward margarita with no added sugar."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 10 times with an average star rating of 4.2
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PREP TIME  10 Min
READY IN  10 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3 cups water
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice
  • 1 1/2 cups cointreau
  • 1 1/2 cups silver tequila
  • 1 lime, cut into 8 wedges
  • coarse salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Combine the water, lime juice, tequila, and cointreau in a half-gallon pitcher. Stir to mix.
  2. To serve, rub the rim of a margarita glass with lime, and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice, and top with the tequila mixture. Garnish with a slice of lime.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2007 by Mikey 
Fresh lime juice is the secret. I disagree with the bartender who recommends Cuervo -- I've... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2007 by jdca5033 
As a restaurant owner and bartender I find that using good tequila (over $20) in a margarita... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2004 by COOTIESMOM 
Definite keeper. The absolute key is good tequila. I added a little bit of sugar or splenda... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2007 by MAW7815 
This was absolutely the worst margarita I've ever made! No one liked them. I followed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2007 by COOKINGBUNCHES 
This is the second time I make this drink and I definetely love it, specially since there is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2005 by WILDHARE21 
Not quite what I was looking for. Limeade works better for me. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2008 by Thisni Caza 
I never thought of a margarita as having a complex flavor...but lime juice and water isn't (to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2009 by laura*starla 
couldnt make these fast enough for the crowd (of french people!) MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Grand Margarita

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 359

  • Total Fat: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 950mg
  • Total Carbs: 32.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 0.4g

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