Mexican Margaritas

Mexican Margaritas

Get the party started with this perfect blend of lime and orange-liqueur in an icy tequila slush.
Total Time 2 Hours
Servings 12
Ingredients 7

Ingredient List

  • 325 ml orange-flavored liqueur
  • 250 ml lime juice
  • 30 ml to 45 ml icing sugar, if desired
  • 1 L ice cubes, crushed
  • 2limes, cut into wedges, if desired
  • 125 ml coarse salt, if desired
  • 150 ml tequila

Preparation

  1. In blender or food processor, place orange liqueur, lime juice, icing sugar and ice. Cover and blend until smooth. Spoon into non-metal freezer container. Cover and freeze until almost firm, approx. 2 to 2 1/2 hours. If mixture freezes completely, let stand at room temperature about 30 minutes.
  2. Into blender or food processor, spoon orange liqueur mixture; blend until slushy.
  3. Rub rims of glasses with lime wedges; dip in salt to coat. Place 125 ml slush in each salt-rimmed glass; add 15ml to 30 ml tequila. Garnish with lime wedges.