Mexican Margaritas

Get the party started with this perfect blend of lime and orange-liqueur in an icy tequila slush.

Mexican Margaritas

BettyCrockerRecipe by BettyCrocker

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15 minutes

2 hours 45 minutes

12 servings

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Nutrition Info

  • 1 Serving
  • 45
  • 0g
    (Saturated Fat 0g, Trans Fat 0g)
  • 0mg
  • 10mg
  • 11g
    (Dietary Fiber 0g, Sugars 9g)
  • 0g
  • Percent Daily Value*
  • 0%
  • 8%
  • 0%
  • 0%
  • Exchanges
  • 1
  • Carbohydrate Choices
  • 1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tips & Techniques

  • High Altitude (3500-6500 ft):

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  • Tip

    There are several types of orange-flavored liqueurs available, including Triple Sec, Cointreau and curacao. All will work well in this recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3  cups orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1  cup lime juice
  • 2  to 3 tablespoons powdered sugar, if desired
  • 8  cups ice cubes, crushed
  • 2  limes, cut into wedges, if desired
  • 1/2  cup coarse salt, if desired
  • 2/3  cup tequila

Directions

  1. 1In blender or food processor, place orange liqueur, lime juice, powdered sugar and ice. Cover; blend until smooth. Spoon into nonmetal freezer container. Cover; freeze until almost firm, 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  2. 2To serve, if mixture freezes completely, let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes. Rub rims of glasses with lime wedges; dip in salt to coat.
  3. 3Into blender or food processor, spoon orange liqueur mixture; blend until slushy. Place 1/2 cup slush in each salt-rimmed glass; add 1 to 2 tablespoons tequila. Garnish with lime wedges.

Categories: Course, Beverages & Drinks, Cold Drinks

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