• 3 cups (750 ml) white/silver tequila (about 672g)
• 2 cups (500 ml) fresh lime juice (not from concentrate – about 492g)
• 1 cup (250 ml) simple syrup (about 330g)
• 1 cup (250 ml) water (about 236–250g)

For serving:

• Kosher salt or coarse sea salt (for rimming glasses)
• Ice
• Lime wedges (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Combine everything — Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and water to a large pitcher.
2. Stir well — Mix thoroughly so the flavors blend evenly.
3. Prepare the glasses — Run a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim in salt.
4. Serve — Fill the salted glasses with ice, pour the margarita mixture over the ice, and garnish with a fresh lime wedge.

Pro Tip: Give the pitcher a quick stir before each pour — the ingredients can settle slightly.

Why This Recipe Works…Traditional margaritas rely on orange liqueur for sweetness and brightness. Here, we use a balanced mix of fresh lime juice and simple syrup instead. The proportions are inspired by the classic “one of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak” ratio, adjusted for a stronger, more punchy cocktail that still feels light and refreshing.Make It Your Own

• Spicy version — Add a few slices of jalapeño to the pitcher or rim the glass with chili-salt.
• Sweeter or tarter — Adjust the simple syrup up or down by ¼ cup to suit your taste.
• Single serving — Scale down to: 3 oz tequila, 2 oz lime juice, 1 oz simple syrup, 1 oz water. Shake with ice and strain into a salt-rimmed glass.
• Frozen — Blend individual servings with extra ice for a slushy treat.

This no-orange-liqueur margarita is ideal for large gatherings — easy to scale up, budget-friendly, and universally loved. Guests always ask for the recipe!