This Margarita By The Gallon recipe makes preparing the classic tequila cocktail in a big batch a breeze! Instead of measuring out the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup for each individual drink, you can easily make a much quicker cocktail in a one gallon container for a crowd.
Margaritas For A Crowd
Making Margaritas By The Gallon takes the traditional tequila and triple sec cocktail, adds tangy fresh lime juice, some sweet agave syrup, and shakes it all together in a gallon size jug.
Whether you’re yearning for a single-size boozy beverage (sometimes called a BORG – Black Out Rage Gallon – often seen at tailgates or college fraternity parties) or entertaining a large group of guests, this make-ahead margarita recipe is just as easy to make a glass for one as it is to create cocktails for a crowd.
For times when you have a house full of friends, preparing individual cocktails can be time consuming; that’s why I prefer to prepare pre-batched beverages, so all I have to do is add all of my ingredients into an empty gallon jug, give it a shake, and store it in the fridge until I’m ready to serve.
Tangy and smooth with a hint of sweet orange, this refreshing adult beverage is the best way to beat the summer heat and humidity – now there’s no need to sweat over mixing single servings because you can make one big jug of pre-mixed margaritas for the party!
Why We Love This One Gallon Margarita Recipe
- Quick and easy to make with minimal effort.
- Uses only 4 ingredients.
- No need to buy a margarita mix when it’s so simple to prepare pre-made margaritas.
- Tangy, tart, slightly sweet and very refreshing!
- Perfect summer drink for pool parties, Tailgates, backyard barbecues, or Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
Margarita By The gallon Ingredients
- Tequila: Choose a silver tequila that is 100% agave, something like Don Julio, or Casamigos Blanco.
- Fresh lime juice: The secret to a cleaner-tasting, more refreshing margarita is using freshly squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice) for this recipe.
- Cointreau or triple sec: Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier are all great orange liqueur options.
- Agave syrup
- Oranges
- Limes
Substitutions and Additions
- Cut The Calories: To make a skinny margarita with less calories and carbs, you can leave out the agave syrup to reduce the sugar content.
- Skip Or Swap The Sweetener: I use agave syrup in this recipe because it is a natural sweetener. It’s the base ingredient fermented to make tequila so it naturally complements the cocktail. If you want to swap the agave, simple syrup or honey are great options. However, you can skip the added sweetener altogether to make this a healthier, skinny margarita.
- Make A Margarita Mocktail: To make a virgin margarita, use a non-alcoholic triple sec and leave out the tequila for the perfect summer cocktail that all ages can enjoy.
Recommended Tools
- Gallon milk jug (cleaned out of course) or just a gallon pitcher.
How to Make Margarita By The Gallon
- Make The Margarita Mixture: Add the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup into an empty jug and shake to combine.
- Fold in Fruit: Fold the fruit slices in half and place them into the jug.
- Serve: Serve over ice and enjoy!
How To Make A Single Serving Margarita
To make a margarita for one simply mix together the following:
- ½ cup tequila
- 1/3 cup lime juice
- ¼ cup Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 tablespoon agave syrup
Tips For Making A Gallon Of Margarita
- To keep your margarita cool and refreshing, pour it over ice. You can also chill your cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes before serving.
- You can rim your glasses by running a lime wedge around the edges and dipping them in a coarse sea salt or kosher salt.
- Feel free to serve your margaritas over crushed ice for a frozen version.
How To Rim A Margarita Glass
The trick to adding a rim to a margarita is simple! Simply pour some coarse salt on a plate. Then, cut a lime into wedges and rub the wet part against the rim of the glass in a circular motion. Dip the glass upside down into the salt and carefully press down.
How to Store Margarita By The Gallon
- To Store: If you have leftovers, you can store the margarita mixture in the fridge for a few hours to a day.
More Easy Cocktail Recipes
Other Easy Cocktail Recipes
- Vodka Jello Shots Recipe
- Watermelon Margarita
- Pool Party Jello Shots
- Wine Floats
- Malibu Bay Breeze
- Apple Cider Sangria
- Apple Cider Margarita
- Fireball Eggnog
Margarita By The Gallon
Ingredients
- 6 cups tequila
- 4 cups fresh lime juice
- 3 cups Cointreau or triple sec
- 11 ounces agave syrup
- 2 oranges sliced
- 2 limes sliced
Instructions
- Add the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup into an empty gallon jug. Place the lid on the jug and shake until well combined.
- Gently fold your fruit slices in half and place them into the jug.
Jenn’s Notes
- To Store: If you have leftovers, you can store the margarita mixture in the fridge for a few hours to a day.
- To keep your margarita cool and refreshing, pour it over ice. You can also chill your cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes before serving.
- You can rim your glasses by running a lime wedge around the edges and dipping them in a coarse sea salt or kosher salt.
- Feel free to serve your margaritas over crushed ice for a frozen version.
Looks so yummy can’t wait to try it!! Come on summer! Thanks for the recipe 🤗
Hi There!! It is a pool party favorite!
Mui Bueno Muchas Gracias Senora!
its really help to the people
who have a party of 10 to 15 thank you
Make sure to use light agave syrup. I used dark agave and my margaritas are an unpleasant brown color. Also 6 cups of tequila is two bottles, plus a bottle of triple sec or Cointreau and these are kick your ass strong!
mmmmm margaritas!!! unfortunately in Canada a gallon jug of margs would cost about $180.00 !!! viva mexico