| Buffers
and Reagents |
Fresh
limes: approximately 40 depending on size and juiciness |
| (for
20-25 people) |
1
liter Triple Sec |
|
1.5
- 1.75 liters Tequila |
| |
7 lbs. Crushed ice "crystal clear" |
| |
Salt |
| |
|
| Equipment |
Electric
juicer, juice press, or eager rotation students |
| |
4
liter beaker |
| |
1
liter graduated cylinder |
| |
Sterile
pipette (5 or 10 ml) |
| |
2
plates |
| |
Glass
or plastic cups |
| |
|
| Protocol |
1)
Slice limes in half and squeeze out the juice. Measure
1 liter in graduated cylinder. Discard rinds. |
| |
2)
Combine in 4 liter receptacle: 1 part lime juice 1 part
triple sec 1.5 parts tequila (note: if your tequila is high
quality you may want to use a higher proportion, up to 2
parts). |
| |
3)
Mix well with sterile pipette. |
| |
4)
Salt glass rims by turning upside down and placing on a
plate of lime juice, then on a plate of salt. Omit salt
for persons with high blood pressure or excessive age. Fill
glasses with ice. |
| |
5)
Pour margaritas into glasses. |
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6)
Drink and enjoy. |
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7)
Do not drive home for at least 2 hours. |
