Best Fresh Margaritas by the Pitcher Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 tsp grated fresh lime zest
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 2-3 limes)
4 tsp grated fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)
1/3 cup superfine sugar (more or less to suit your personal taste)
1 pinch table salt
crushed ice
1 cup tequila ( preferably patron)
1 cup triple sec

Directions:

Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice sugar, and salt in a large measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (preferably overnight).
Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 to 6 margarita glasses.
Strain juice mixture into 1 quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.
Add Patron tequila, Triple Sec; stir or shake to combine thoroughly.
Pour over ice; serve immediately and enjoy : ).

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	184.04 Kcal (771 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.62 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.18g	0%
Cholesterol	0.83mg	0%
Sodium	36.44mg	2%
Potassium	36.51mg	1%
Total Carbs	25.47g	8%
Sugars	20.33g	81%
Protein	0.39g	1%
Vitamin C	16.4mg	27%
Calcium	3mg	0%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	173.81 Kcal (728 kJ)
Calories from fat	1.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.17g	0%
Cholesterol	0.78mg	0%
Sodium	34.42mg	2%
Potassium	34.48mg	1%
Total Carbs	24.06g	8%
Sugars	19.2g	81%
Protein	0.37g	1%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	27%
Calcium	2.9mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

3.7

Points
3

PointsPlus

Good Points

fat free,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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