margaritas

yield
12 margaritas

introduction
lemon juice may seem a strange ingredient for a margarita. trust ; it heightens the citrus and makes a delicious, bright, tangy margarita. you'll never want a margarita from a premade mix again.

ingredients
1 1/2 cups lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 1/2 cups lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
3/4 cup agave nectar
pinch table salt
6 cups ice cubes
3 cups sauza tres generaciones plata tequila
3 cups patrón citrónge
3 limes

preparation
combine juices, nectar or sugar, and salt in large, glass, liquid measuring cup (or similar). whisk until all ingredients are well incorporated.

add tequila and orange liqueur and stir well to combine. chill until ready to use.*

prepare the lime wedges by cutting in half lengthwise and then in half crosswise. cut each half into four pieces.

for each drink, pour 3/4 cup margarita mix into shaker with 1/2 cup ice (or 4 ice cubes). shake vigorously until thoroughly combined and the shaker is very, very cold (approximately 20-30 seconds). pour all contents, including ice, into glass.

depending on size of glass, squeeze one lime wedge or two & drop into glass. serve immediately.

notes
*recommendation : if pitcher/container is able to completely seal, and it's possible to shake the contents, place in freezer. because of the alcoholic content, the mixture will not completely freeze and will be icy cold.