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Margaritas on the Rocks

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"This is the best batch of margaritas you'll ever make. Everybody wants the recipe after consuming one of these." — 93VETTE

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Original recipe makes 8 servings Change Servings

2 cups sweet and sour mix
1 cup triple sec
1 1/2 cups gold tequila

1/3 cup brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
2 limes, quartered

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Directions

Salt the rims of 8 glasses. To do so, pour salt onto a small plate, rub the rims of the glasses with lime, and press them into the salt. Fill the glasses with ice.
In a blender, combine sweet and sour mix, triple sec, tequila and Grand Marnier. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses, squeeze a quarter lime into each glass, and serve.

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Tonight I am making these for the third time for a party! These are great! My favorite at home recipe. I am somewhat of a margarita connoisseur (my favorite drink). I was wary because of the expense of Grand Marnier, but it was well worth the price and you don't use very much! By the end of the night, you will be standing on the counter dancing to Pee Wee Hermans version of "Tequila."

—SHEZASMITTY

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 28, 2011

This recipe is very tasty but it's not for the casual margarita drinker. In most bars this drink would come with a two drink maximum disclaimer.

—Lawrence

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Oct 14, 2004

It's good,but strong, I used limeade not sure if that was right, seems to strong and I likem strong.............. . It's good,but strong,these got me drunk after 2 and I am bit of drinker so beware. I adjusted it down some for what I think is perfect! 2 cups sweet and sour mix 3/4 cup triple sec 1 cups gold tequila 1/4 cup Grand Marnier 2 limes, quartered I will say they are the Best I have made at home and I have tried alot.

—Andrea

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Oct 04, 2005

Holy smokes! These are definitely the best margaritas we've ever had...and definitely pack a punch. Careful, they go down soooo easy!

—krisfriz

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Oct 11, 2005

These are way too good. A really grown-up version, not for your amateur drinkers.

—kingking

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Nov 07, 2005

I made these on a friday night after my husband and I both had a long hard week at our jobs. What a great way to unwind! I made a batch of these and a mexican meal and it was just as good as being at one of our favorite mexican restaurant/bar! The only change I will make is to reduce the tequila just a tad because the recipe as written is really strong! Thanks for the excellant recipe Carol.

—CHERYLLO

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Jan 28, 2005

EXCELLENT Margarita mix. I used Sauza Hornitos Tequila that made them VERY smooth. Thank you. It's a hit!

—TOODS

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Aug 11, 2005

We made these margaritas last night and they were GREAT! Not only did they taste great, they are so easy to make. I will never use another recipe again. Thanks for sharing

—Karen and Michael

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