Homemade Margarita Mix

Combine the mix ingredients and put in a wide-mouth (5-6 inch opening) freezable container (like Rubbermaid).

Let them thaw a bit so they can be mixed well. I've found that the store brand lemonade and limeade does not give as good a result as Minute Maid. Store the lemon/limeade mix in this container in the freezer to be used whenever you want later. With this mix and some fresh limes on hand you can make some great margaritas in just a few minutes.

For the Margaritas:

Typically I use a 1/3 cup measuring cup to make small pitcher of margaritas (not quite 3 cups).

Into a pitcher add:

1 part frozen lemon/limeade mix (just scoop it out with the measuring cup) 6 parts water 1 - 2 parts tequila (depends on how strong you like them) 1/2 part triple sec juice of 2 - 3 fresh limes (about 1 lime for each cup of margarita made) you can add some Grand Marnier to make the "Cadillac" but I usually skip it.

Use the spent limes to moisten the glasses if you want salted rims. Fill the glasses with ice, then with margarita. I like my margaritas on the rocks, I've never tried this recipe in a blender.

The fresh limes really make a difference. Get yourself a lime squeezer at Williams Sonoma or something similar, it will boost your margaritas to another level. I'm serious. Also, use a decent tequila, I'm partial to Sauza Hornitos myself but it's been expensive lately.