Easy Margarita Recipe With At Home Item?

[cshubhra]

I felt a craving for Margarita so I went out and got some supply. However I feel the weakest link in my Margarita is the ready made mix from Jose Cuervo which tastes artificial. So what could be a very sweet Margarita recipe with what I have at home?

I have

1. Patron Tequila
2. Cointreau
3. Lime
4. Angostura Orange Bitter
5. Angostura Bitter
6. Sugar
7. Salt
8. Jose Cuervo Margarita mix which I don’t want to use

 

[troutface]

If you're a purist you only use tequila, fresh lime juice and a bit of simple syrup to taste. Next level calls for Cointreau or Grand Marnier, which gives the fruitier version of the cocktail. Any bottled or powdered mixes belong in the trash in my opinion.

 

[cshubhra]

Thank you! Really helps!

If you're a purist you only use tequila, fresh lime juice and a bit of simple syrup to taste. Next level calls for Cointreau or Grand Marnier, which gives the fruitier version of the cocktail. Any bottled or powdered mixes belong in the trash in my opinion.

 

[troutface]

The first time you have one made with only tequila and lime juice (and simple syrup) you might be a bit underwhelmed. After you get used to them, everything else will seem adulterated. It appears I have a strong opinion on the subject.

 

[cshubhra]

I like them sweeter, but I will make your version as well!

The first time you have one made with only tequila and lime juice (and simple syrup) you might be a bit underwhelmed. After you get used to them, everything else will seem adulterated. It appears I have a strong opinion on the subject.

 

[agnosticpipe]

I love tequila, and a lot of other alcohol too, but years ago we used to make margaritas in the blender with ice and using only 1 small can of frozen limeade concentrate, then fill the can with tequila and finally fill it with beer. Usually a regular beer, not a dark beer. Now I don't see the small cans of limeade concentrate anymore just large ones. So you'd have to use the large can and use half of it, then measure out equal amounts of tequila and beer. Or you could just drink the tequila and have some lime wedges and salt. (my preferred method) ?

 

[cshubhra]

I made the first batch!

3 shots of Tequila
1.75 shots of Cointreau
1 shot of simple syrup
Juice of one lime

It made 11.5 ounces of drink. It is now chilling in the fridge. I will drink it on the rocks later. I don’t think my wife (who does not drink) will allow me to make a frozen Margarita in the blender!

Waiting with anticipation, thank you @troutface @agnosticpipe