FOUR BERRY MARGARITAS

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I love to whip up a few batches of homemade margarita mix to give to all of my cocktail-loving friends. I used to let it simmer away on the stove, but now, I use my slow cooker. -Vianney Rodriguez, XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h10m

Yield 56 servings (14 cups margarita mix).

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 cups water
3 packages (12 ounces each) frozen unsweetened mixed berries, thawed
3 cups sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (4 inches)
2 cups fresh lime juice
EACH SERVING:
Lime wedge
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ounce tequila blanco
1 ounce Cointreau or orange liqueur

Steps:

Combine water, berries, sugar, and cinnamon in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low until berries are tender, 4-6 hours. Press through a cheesecloth-lined fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp, seeds and cinnamon sticks. Cool cooking liquid completely. Stir in lime juice. Cover and refrigerate up to 2 weeks., For each serving, using lime wedge, moisten the rim of a margarita or cocktail glass. Set aside lime wedge for garnish. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim into salt. If desired, fill glass with ice; set aside. Discard remaining salt on plate., Fill a cocktail shaker three-fourths full with ice. Add 1/4 cup berry mixture, 1 oz. tequila and 1 oz. Cointreau; cover and shake until condensation forms on outside of shaker, 10-15 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with reserved lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.