![]() Having a Mexican-inspired fiesta? This goes great with my guacamole or chicken enchiladas. ![]() There are several mid-range tequilas that are really good for margaritas without breaking the bank. Tequila To keep it totally classic I recommend using a quality mid-range silver tequila. I love them for sipping on the rocks or neat with a lime, but I’d skip them when it comes to a margarita. Ingredients Just a handful of simple ingredients for this Classic Margarita Recipe. Best Tequila for MargaritasĪ quick note on top-shelf tequilas. You can really taste the difference.īut enough with the history, I prefer my margaritas made a little stronger, and always with a Blanco or Reposado tequila and triple sec-sometimes Cointreau if you’re looking to step it up even further. ![]() Higher-end restaurants and bars are finally starting to catch on and ditching artificial mixes/sweeteners, opting for fresh ingredients. I like a ratio of 1/2 ounce of simple sugar to 1 ounce of fresh lime juice. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime (reserve for serving) dip in salt. Store-bought margarita mix is actually a modern-day shortcut, the classic margarita recipe (created nearly 100 years back) called for freshly squeezed limes and sometimes agave ( simple sugar will do). It’s not sickly sweet or full of artificial sweeteners like store-bought margarita mix. Sea salt, to rim the glass 2 ounces white tequila 1 ounce grapefruit juice 1 ounce lime juice 1 ounce agave or honey simple syrup, recipe below Slices of. You can taste the tequila’s natural flavors so it’s best suited for a better tequila. The original or classic margarita is a classic cocktail made with tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup (melted sugar in water), and triple sec. I will tell you that the classic margarita recipe is just as easy to make as those artificial margaritas using sour mix or margarita mix-and it’s even better. Now, before you freak out and leave this page. Since this drink takes 5 minutes, I recommend assembling it right before you’re ready to serve.Out of margarita mix? Consider it your lucky day because this recipe is a real margarita from scratch. These margaritas are the perfect drink to serve at a Halloween party! Here are some apps and desserts to serve alongside this delicious drink! Prefer it sweeter? Add more simple syrup. Customize it. The best thing about making your own drinks is you can mess around with ratios.Don’t stir. Stirring will mess up the layering. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted.Use a spoon. The spoon helps layer the wine on perfectly so it sits just on the surface of the margarita.Put the glasses you’re using in the freezer for a few minutes before you make the margaritas. Instead, add the wine layer just before you’re ready to serve in single cups!įor a pitcher, I usually multiply everything by eight!Ĭombine all of these ingredients in a large pitcher, then stir well with a wooden spoon or whisk! Store in the fridge until ready to pour, float, and serve! You won’t be able to layer on the red wine and then pour into individual glasses with the same effect. To make a pitcher of the devil’s margarita, I recommend mixing up the margarita portion of the drink (again, feel free to make YOUR favorite margarita as a base if you prefer). Gently dip the edge of the glass into coarse sea salt, then set aside. Even if you mess up, the drink still tastes good so you don’t have to waste a drop. Directions Take a lime wedge and slide it along the outside rim of your rocks glass. It may take a little bit of practice to get it just right, but don’t worry. Hold it at a 45º angle, and pour your red wine slowly over the top until the red layer is about 1/4-inch thick.Dip a spoon barely in the surface of the margarita.Giving your margarita that cool layered look is a lot easier than it seems. ![]() Leftover simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for weeks so make a little extra to just have on-hand! It’s delicious in cocktails or even coffee! How to layer
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