How to Make Mommy's Lemonade (Margaritas) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a refreshing glass of lemonade on a hot summer day. And when you add a splash of tequila and triple sec, you've got a delicious Mommy's Lemonade aka Margarita that is perfect for sipping on the porch or serving at a backyard barbecue. This is not your average lemonade recipe; it's a grown-up version that will have you coming back for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate (such as Minute Maid®), thawed
  • 3 (12 fluid ounce) cans cold water
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can tequila (such as Cuervo® Especial)
  • ½ (12 fluid ounce) can brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
  • ice cubes
  • 1 pinch kosher salt for rimming glasses
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Pour limeade concentrate into a pitcher. Fill can with cold water and pour into the pitcher; repeat twice more (3 cans of water). Fill the can with tequila, and pour into the pitcher; fill half the can with orange liqueur, and pour into the pitcher. Stir well and chill thoroughly.
  • Serve over ice in salt-rimmed glasses. Garnish with lime wedges.
  • Nutrition

    207 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 38mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 25mg

    Categories

    Margarita recipes