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Whole Lime Margarita

These lime margaritas are made with the whole lime, including the rinds. Choose thin-skinned limes with plenty of juice and your lime margaritas will be bright and flavorful — nothing reminiscent of a bottled mix! The lime rind adds beautiful color and a burst of tart, but not overly sweet, taste. You'll never make a margarita the old way again.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine world
Servings 6 people
Calories 1125.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Blender High-speed blender is ideal for pulverizing lime rinds to a smooth consistency.
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Fine-Mesh Strainer Essential for achieving a smooth, pulp-free margarita.
  • 1 Liquid Measuring Cup or Pitcher For holding the strained mixture.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 medium thin-skinned limes
  • 2 cups ice cold water
  • 1 cup tequila
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur such as Cointreau
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3 cups ice or as needed
  • 6 slices lime

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients. ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR
  • Cut limes into quarters; remove and discard the center part of the rinds. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR
  • Transfer lime quarters to a blender with cold water, tequila, sugar, orange-flavored liqueur, and salt. ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR
  • Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute. ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR
  • Strain mixture into a large measuring cup or small pitcher ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR
  • Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices. ALLRECIPES / MADHUMITA SATHISHKUMAR

Notes

For the best results, select thin-skinned limes; thicker rinds can introduce excessive bitterness. Ensure you remove the tough, pithy center from the lime quarters before blending to prevent an unpleasant texture and flavor. Blend thoroughly to fully emulsify the rinds and extract maximum flavor. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness to your preference after straining. Chilling all liquid ingredients before blending will result in a colder, less diluted final product. Consider rimming glasses with salt or sugar for an enhanced sensory experience.