White Wine Margaritas

These white wine margaritas are the perfect and deliciously refreshing mashup of two of my favorite adult beverages: wine, and margaritas of course!

Ask Matt or any of my good friends what my favorite adult beverage is. They’ll likely say either wine or margaritas. With wine, I tend to be a seasonal drinker. I prefer reds in the chillier months and opt for white come balmier temps. I really can’t pick a favorite wine, however. From cabernet to chardonnay, I’m not very picky. And with margaritas, although my preference is for a good classic on the rocks with salt, I occasionally stray. Different flavors, even the spicy jalapeño type, are fun to try!

However, I like to mix it up with cocktails, and these white wine margaritas are one of my favorites. I’ve been making this recipe for years, and even brought a pitcher of them to book club. They’re tastier than the pre-mixed and pre-bottled drinks you can find these days in the grocery store alcohol aisles. I think they’re a refreshing alternative to margaritas on Cinco de Mayo. Because the tequila and wine are diluted with water and limeade, they’re less, er, potent than a full-strength margarita. I like to serve them with my favorite Mexican food, this simple and delicious salsa, or just to enjoy on a hot summer weekend.

How To Make White Wine Margaritas

To make these white wine margaritas, one of the things you’ll need is a bottle of white wine. I recommend pinot grigio for this recipe. However, don’t feel like you have to pick the most expensive bottle. A mid-price one is fine. You’ll also add some good quality tequila, limeade concentrate, orange juice, and water. I like to make a pitcher full and serve them over ice in festive glasses with a sea salt rim and a slice of fresh lime. I love this set with a bright blue rim and this one, which is non-breakable, and made right here in our area!

White Wine Margarita Recipe

• 1 bottle of pinot grigio
• 1 can of limeade concentrate + 2 cans of water
• 2 cups of orange juice
• 1/2 cup of good quality tequila
• sea salt
• fresh limes

Directions

1. Pour the entire bottle of pinot grigio into your favorite pitcher.
2. Add 1 can of limeade concentrate followed by 2 cans of water.
3. Next, pour in 2 cups of your favorite orange juice.
4. Add half a cup of good quality tequila and stir well.
5. Salt the rims of your favorite cocktail glasses and add ice to them.
6. Pour the white wine margaritas into the glasses and garnish with a fresh slice of lime.

Enjoy!