It is Cinco de Mayo - Best Margarita recipe?

[BeerWars]

Lets hear em.

I have to go to the store to get some supplies and want to make a margarita that is going to blow my mind tonight.

At one time we just bought the pre-made stuff (terrible IMO - but easy) - I have tried a few recipes and have never been blown away like at some restaurants.

You guys (and yooper) haven't steered me wrong yet. Hit me with your best recipe!

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[bob1852]

7 parts tequila, 4 parts triple sec, 3 parts lime juice.

Either on the rocks, or blended....

I like Cuervo Silver 1800 or whatever it is. IMO don't waste money on Patron, El Jimador, or other higher dollar stuff if you're gonna mix it...

 

[MyNameIsPaul]

I like the Chili's Presidente Margarita.

1 1/4 ounces tequila (SAUZAS COMMEMORATIVO)
1/2 ounce Cointreau liqueur
1/2 ounce brandy (PRESIDENTE)
4 ounces liquid sweet and sour cocktail mix
1/8-1/4 fluid ounce lime juice (splash)

 

[artbrau]

I like az_ipa's formula but strongly disagree with his view on using cheap tequila. This recipe which is classic 50% tequila and 50% other stuff cries out for quality hooch. Unlike a typical restaurant swill that is 1 shot of tequila and 5 shots of other stuff including revolting sour mix.

Spend >$30 on a reposado, use 7/4/3 where 3 is fresh squeezed lime juice or 2/1/1 when using a sweetened lime juice like roses.

While I splurge on tequila I don't find a big benefit to using Cointreau over cheap triple sec. To each his own.

 

[Baja_Brewer]

I like fruit based Margaritas, frozen.

Couple handfuls of ice
1/3 can frozen lemonade or limeade
1 cup frozen blueberries
couple frozen strawberries
Tequila and triple sec to taste

 

[bob1852]

I like az_ipa's formula but strongly disagree with his view on using cheap tequila. This recipe which is classic 50% tequila and 50% other stuff cries out for quality hooch. Unlike a typical restaurant swill that is 1 shot of tequila and 5 shots of other stuff including revolting sour mix.

Spend >$30 on a reposado, use 7/4/3 where 3 is fresh squeezed lime juice or 2/1/1 when using a sweetened lime juice like roses.

While I splurge on tequila I don't find a big benefit to using Cointreau over cheap triple sec. To each his own.

I just don't consider 1800 Silver to be cheap

But, yes, I agree completely with you, especially on not using sweet n sour mix.

 

[artbrau]

I like az_ipa's formula but strongly disagree with his view on using cheap tequila. This recipe which is classic 50% tequila and 50% other stuff cries out for quality hooch. Unlike a typical restaurant swill that is 1 shot of tequila and 5 shots of other stuff including revolting sour mix.

Spend >$30 on a reposado, use 7/4/3 where 3 is fresh squeezed lime juice or 2/1/1 when using a sweetened lime juice like roses. You will be amazed at how rich a nice tequila will be.

While I splurge on tequila I don't find a big benefit to using Cointreau over cheap triple sec. To each his own.

I should add that Herradura reposado is the house hooch in my casita. If you are on a budget the sauza reposado is a step above the awful cuervo. I wouldn't begrudge anyone the preference for a blanco over a reposado but I like all my flavors amped up to 11.

Or throw away the triple sec and the lime juice an just sip an anejo.

 

[MyNameIsPaul]

Have y'all ever used limeade instead of sweet/sour mix? It works pretty well. I used to make margaritas with a can of limeade, then 2/3rds of the can tequila, 1/3 triple sec and then full pitcher of ice in the blender. Comes out great everytime. I'm not a tequila snob, but I know I don't like Cuervo. Puked it up once and can barely touch the stuff now.

 

[thewurzel]

2 ounces A good Silver Tequila
1/2 ounce Cointreau liqueur
Lots fresh squeezed Lime Juice about 3-4 fresh limes
Splash Sweet and sour
all poured over a packed glass of crushed ice then shaken well

 

[BeerWars]

Have y'all ever used limeade instead of sweet/sour mix? It works pretty well. I used to make margaritas with a can of limeade, then 2/3rds of the can tequila, 1/3 triple sec and then full pitcher of ice in the blender. Comes out great everytime. I'm not a tequila snob, but I know I don't like Cuervo. Puked it up once and can barely touch the stuff now.

This is what we ended up doing. Pretty damn good. Used a silver. :rockin:

 

[Airborneguy]

I sip resposado, but use silver in margaritas. I prefer Cazadores, Corazon, or Milagro for margaritas.

I just got a bottle of Espalon Resposado, which for $24 is an awesome tequila.

 

[prrriiide]

Sounds odd, but it's really good...and as beer lovers y'all will love it!

The 666 Margarita

1 - 6 oz. can frozen limeade into the blendy
Refill the can with 6 oz. Herradura Reposado - into the blendy
Refill the can with 6 oz. Mexican-style lager - Sol, Modelo Especiale, etc. - into the blendy.

Take it for a spin. Add ice and re-spin to desired consistency.

Salt your rim, pour it in and enjoy!!