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Margarita glasses with lime wedges next to a pitcher.
AGT Editorial Team

Large Batch Margarita Pitchers

5 from 13 votes
Classic large batch margarita pitchers are perfect for serving a crowd! This classic version is simple and uses fresh ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 14 margaritas
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 291
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Single Serving
  • 2 oz. Tequila Blanco (White Tequila)
  • 1 ½ oz. Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 oz. Freshly squeezed lime juice *about 1 large lime
  • ½ ounce Agave syrup *Optional
  • Coarse salt/sugar for rim
Pitchers For 14
  • 3 ½ cups Tequila Blanco (White Tequila)
  • 2 ⅝ cups Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 ¾ cups Freshly squeezed lime juice *about 14 large limes
  • ⅞ cup Agave syrup
  • Coarse salt/sugar for rims My favorite margarita salt

Equipment

  • One large pitcher or two smaller pitchers Choose a size that fits your refrigerator and is comfortable to lift.

Method
 

Pitcher Margaritas
  1. Add lime juice, Cointreau, (Triple Sec), agave and tequila to a large pitcher, drink dispenser, or divide between two smaller pitchers and stir. The batch is about 70 oz. before ice. Add lime slices if desired. If making ahead, chill the batch without ice. Shortly before serving, add ice to the pitcher or serve over ice in each glass. A little dilution is part of a good margarita; avoid letting the pitcher sit on melting ice for too long.
  2. *Optional* Prepare your margarita glasses in advance by dipping the rim in lime juice (I like to use honey) followed by coarse sea salt or sugar.
  3. Fill margarita glasses with crushed ice and garnish with a lime wedge. Pour about 5 oz. of the prepared margarita into each glass. Enjoy!
Individual Margaritas
  1. Add lime juice, Cointreau, (Triple Sec), agave and tequila to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
  2. *Optional* Wet the rim of your glass with lime juice or honey and dip into margarita salt.
  3. Pour the margarita into a glass filled with ice (preferably crushed). Garnish with a lime wedge and serve cold.

Notes

This recipe makes approximately 14 margaritas and totals about 70 oz. before ice. Final serving volume depends on how much ice and dilution you use.
Pitcher size: Use one large pitcher or split the batch between two smaller pitchers. Two 64 oz. pitchers can be easier to fit in the refrigerator and lift. If using one large pitcher, leave extra room for ice.
Additions
  • For a little more dilution, stir with ice for a few minutes before serving, or serve over fresh ice.
  • Use a lime juicer like this one here to help squeeze the juice FAST!
  • Add fruit puree to make a fruit margarita.
Check out my spicy pineapple margarita too!
Spicy margarita.