Whip up a pitcher of margaritas for a crowd with this traditional recipe.

Use our watermelon variation for a refreshing poolside sipper.

Dip rims into a dish of salt to coat; set aside.

Mexican Margaritas

Credit: Karla Conrad

In a pitcher combine Triple Sec, tequila, lime juice, and sugar, stirring to dissolve sugar.

Chill until ready to serve.

Place ice cubes in salt-rimmed glasses.

Pour tequila mixture over ice cubes.

Garnish with the remaining nine lime wedges.

Watermelon Margarita:

Prepare as directed through Step 2.

Cover and blend or process until smooth.

Strain though a fine-mesh sieve.

Add the watermelon juice to the remaining tequila mixture in pitcher; stir to combine.

If desired, add small wedges of watermelon to pitcher.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.