5 from 92 votes
Homemade Margarita Mix
This Homemade Margarita Mix combines freshly squeezed lime juice with agave syrup and a pinch of salt to form a balanced base for margarita cocktails. The mix can be stored chilled or frozen in ice cube trays for convenience. Using fresh lime juice gives a bright and tart flavor, while the agave adds sweetness to complement the tequila and triple sec commonly mixed in.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Servings
Calories:
64 kcal
Course:
Brunch, Cocktails
Cuisine:
South American
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.
Cup of Yum
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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64
% 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.