Homemade Margarita Mix
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
64 kcal
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Cuisine
South American
Homemade Margarita Mix
Description
The mix starts with juicing fresh limes to yield one cup of juice. Agave syrup and a pinch of salt are stirred in to balance tartness and enhance flavor. The mix can be stored in the refrigerator for about two weeks or frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage. When making drinks, the mix is combined with tequila, triple sec, and ice, then served salted or unsalted according to preference.
This base is versatile for both single servings and pitchers, allowing consistent margarita flavor with fresh ingredients rather than relying on commercial mixes. The salt in the mix helps enhance the overall taste without overpowering.
Freezing the mix in cubes allows for easy portioning and quick cocktail preparation. Adding ice during mixing can dilute the strong flavor slightly, making it more balanced depending on personal taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons agave more or less to taste
- salt pinch
Instructions
- Juice the limes with a citrus juicer until you have a cup of juice.
- Combine the lime juice, the agave syrup and the salt into a large liquid measuring cup or jar.
- Stir to combine.
- Store in the refrigerator until you're ready to make margaritas.
To Make a 4 Drink Pitcher:
- Add all of the margarita mix to a pitcher with just a little ice - about 1/2 cup give or take.
- Measure in 1 cup of tequila and 1/2 cup of triple sec to the margarita mix. Stir vigorously to combine and dissolve some of the ice.*
- Salt 4 glasses, if desired. Then, fill each glass with ice all the way up to the top.
- Serve and enjoy!
To Make a Single Margarita:
- Add 1/4 cup of margarita mix to a jar or cocktail glass with 2-3 ice cubes.
- Next, add in 1/4 cup of tequila and 2 tablespoons of triple sec and stir vigorously to combine and dissolve some of the ice.*
- Salt a glass, if desired. Then, fill the glass with ice all the way up to the top.
- Serve and enjoy!
Saúde!
Notes
- Store the margarita mix in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Freeze the mix in ice cube trays for longer storage; thaw in the refrigerator before use.
- Mix drinks vigorously with ice to balance strength and dilute slightly for taste preferences.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 2mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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