My Favorite Margaritas

It's an epic cocktail week with the Kentucky Derby happening this Saturday, and America's Favorite Mexican Holiday, Cinco de Mayo just two days later. Since I don't want you to have to choose between celebrating one or the other this weekend, I'm following up my post on mint juleps from Tuesday with a recipe for my favorite margaritas. Much like the juleps, these margaritas are easy to prepare and require only a few ingredients, making them great for whatever kind of party you might be having.

I'm pretty sure I learned this way of making margaritas from my mom, ages ago (thanks mom!). It's been my go-to recipe ever since. Traditionally, margaritas are made with fresh lime juice. If you are just making one margarita you only have to juice a lime or two, but if you want a whole pitcher (and you know you do) you'll have to juice more like ten. Give your arms a rest, and try this instead. You will not be disappointed.

My Favorite Margaritas

Ingredients:
1 can frozen concentrate limeade
Water
Silver tequila
Triple sec
Salt (optional)
Lime wedge (optional)

Directions:

Prepare the lime juice according to the directions on the can, but using only three cans of water. For the fourth can, substitute tequila. Add half a can of triple sec and stir until combined. Serve over ice with a salt rimmed glass and a lime wedge, if desired.

One bottle of tequila will make two pitchers of margaritas. I usually plan ahead and buy two cans of limeade just in case one pitcher isn't enough.