Italian Amaretto Margaritas

Rating: 4.52 stars
89 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 67
  • 4 star values: 12
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 5
  • 1 star values: 3

Amaretto gives this drink a fun twist! Frosty glasses rimmed with amaretto and sugar make this drink even better.

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Ingredients

4
Original recipe yields 4 servings
The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

Directions

  • Dip the rims of 4 margarita glasses in amaretto, then into sugar; set aside. Pour the limeaid, tequila, amaretto, orange juice, and ice into the bowl of a blender. Puree until smooth, then pour into prepared glasses.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
375.1 calories; 0.2 g protein; 55.4 g carbohydrates; 0 mg cholesterol; 12.6 mg sodium. Full Nutrition

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Stevie crazycook
Rating: 4 stars
01/26/2010
For DAYS before I tried this out I salivated! Very tasty cocktail! Tad too sweet for my taste but that can be rectified! Great concept to use limeande conc.! Will keep some in the freezer! Tried this out last "Margharita Monday " when a friend joined me for a happy hour afternoon. Thanks much for posting this recipe! Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 3 stars
03/10/2011
Ok not great. Better with the contreau as suggested. Just a little sweet for me I think. Read More
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89 Ratings
  • 5 star values: 67
  • 4 star values: 12
  • 3 star values: 2
  • 2 star values: 5
  • 1 star values: 3
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Stevie crazycook
Rating: 4 stars
01/25/2010
For DAYS before I tried this out I salivated! Very tasty cocktail! Tad too sweet for my taste but that can be rectified! Great concept to use limeande conc.! Will keep some in the freezer! Tried this out last "Margharita Monday " when a friend joined me for a happy hour afternoon. Thanks much for posting this recipe! Read More
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Christina Blackmon
Rating: 5 stars
07/08/2006
I love amaretto and am always looking for good recipes! Thanks for this one. I made it on the rocks because my daughter was sleeping and I didn't want to wake her with the blender. I sugared the glass then measured the ingredients in equal parts then added handfulls of crushed ice from my fridge to the sugarline and stirred it a bit then topped it off with a little more amaretto and a splash of cointreau! Yum. Read More
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auntbleigh
Rating: 5 stars
11/18/2008
Whew Lawdy!! This is wonderful. Had this at Olive Garden last night and couldn't wait to find a recipe that is a close match. This is it. It is a bit more on the lime flavor than OGarden but it's close enough that I'll not need to order this again at the restaurant. My husband and I are both thrilled with this recipe. Can't wait to make this for my family next week during Thanksgiving eve appetizer dinner. Read More
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Chef Boyar Ha Ha
Rating: 5 stars
11/22/2006
Absolutely wonderful! I had several friends over for my monthly dinner and drink party. These exact margaritas are served at Olive Garden. The only thing I did different was put the amaretto in a shot glass on the side for everyone to put in their drink like Olive Garden and sliced an orange for the side of the glass. Thanks it went very well with Spinach Tomato Tortellini from this site. Read More
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Debbie Cash
Rating: 5 stars
11/12/2010
I make one similiar to this but on the Rocks. I use the large can of frozen limeade - then use half a 'can' of water; half a 'can' of tequila; and then almost 1/2 'can' of triple sec. Pour over the 'rocks' then add a shot of the Ameretto. It's awesome. I usually use salt - but will have to try the sugar. Thanks. I want one now but am at work - dang it - LOL Read More
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Carolyn Guzik Fenton
Rating: 5 stars
01/13/2007
Yummy! I prepared as instructed and added a splash of cointreau. Thanks! Read More
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Nancypants
Rating: 5 stars
01/02/2009
This margarita is the "bomb"!! Absolute hit at my party. No adjustments necessary. Read More
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goodeats
Rating: 5 stars
01/05/2010
This was our New Year's Eve drink & they were fabulous! We used the Amarretto I made off this site fresh-squeezed O.J. from my tree & DH contributed the Cabo Wabo that he received as a gift awhile back. A little taste of heaven for the tastebuds! Don't rush past "rimming" the glasses-that "makes" it! Read More
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kimsthecook
Rating: 5 stars
10/25/2008
Love these margaritas! We were searching for a recipe for our favorite margarita "The Italian Margarita" served at Olive Garden. This margarita matches it. I added Cointreau a touch of Triple Sec and topped it off with Disaronno. Perfect!!! Read More
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Anonymous
Rating: 3 stars
03/10/2011
Ok not great. Better with the contreau as suggested. Just a little sweet for me I think. Read More
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