Basic Fresh Margarita Mix Recipes

MARGARITA MIX

Steps:

• Combine the water and sugar into a large saucepan. Stir frequently over a medium high heat until the sugar is dissolved. Bring to a boil to create simple syrup, then remove from heat and let cool.
• Mix in the lemon, lime and orange juice (optional).
• Pour the margarita mix into an air tight container and refrigerate for up to a week.
• Add salt to a plate and run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the glass into the salt.
• Add equal parts of margarita mix and tequila into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. About 2 ounces each.
• Shake, pour into your margarita glass and enjoy!
• Add 4 cups Margarita Mix and 4 cups of tequila to a pitcher. Stir and chill until ready to serve. Add slices of limes and ice if desired.

MARGARITA COCKTAIL

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients. If desired, rim a chilled cocktail or margarita glass : Wet the rim with a lime wedge, then dip or roll it in a small dish of salt or sugar.
• Pour the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes.
• Shake well .
• Strain into the prepared glass with or without fresh ice.
• Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve and enjoy.

MARGARITA

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate. Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge. Strain margarita into the glass.
• Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.

THE PERFECT MARGARITA

Steps:

• Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

BASIC FRESH MARGARITA MIX

Steps:

• Mix until sugar is well-dissolved.

ORANGE AND LIME MARGARITA

Steps:

• Pour orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a margarita glass and serve with an orange twist.

FRESH LIME MARGARITAS

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Moisten rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Serve over crushed ice in prepared glasses.