Whole Lime Margarita

Lime margaritas made with whole limes (both juice and rinds) are bright, flavorful, and extra delicious. You'll never buy margarita mix again!

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Calories: 189 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup tequila
• 3 cups ice, or as needed
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 slices lime
• 2 medium thin-skinned limes
• 2 cups ice cold water
• 0.25 cup orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Gather all ingredients.

Step 2

Cut limes into quarters; remove and discard the center part of the rinds. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Transfer lime quarters to a blender with cold water, tequila, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt.

Step 4

Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.

Step 5

Strain mixture into a large measuring cup or small pitcher

Step 6

Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices.