Today, I’m excited to share my recipe for homemade margarita mix. It’s insanely easy to make (with only two ingredients, plus water!).
The difference between homemade margarita mix and something you buy at the store is kind of insane, though. Sometimes the store-bought mixes can be syrupy and gross. Homemade tastes SO much fresher.
Totally worth the effort! Here’s the quick little video I made showing exactly how to make your own margarita mix and margarita.
What’s in Margarita Mix? Homemade Margarita Mix is a blend of lime juice, sugar, salt, Cointreau, and, optionally, citric acid. The syrup base is similar to a lime cordial, as the lime and sugar are heated with no additional water, making for a concentrated lime flavor.
How to Make a Homemade Margarita:
Ingredients: 1 shot tequila 1/2 shot Triple Sec homemade margarita mix ice
Add 1 shot of tequila and half a shot of triple sec to a margarita glass (or these cactus glasses!). Add the ice and fill the rest of the glass with homemade margarita mix.
It’s super simple! Don’t forget to salt your rim and try a lime-flavored salt if you’d like.
This homemade margarita mix is perfect for parties. You can easily tweak the proportions to make a large or small batch depending on how many you’ll be serving!
You could even use a cast iron pot like this when making a bigger batch of mix.
Can I Make Different Flavors of Margarita Mix?
Yes! You can make different variations of this recipe by using grapefruit juice, orange, or cranberry juice instead of lime juice. You can even make your own strawberry margarita mix.
So many options! Don’t be afraid to experiment.
How to Make the Perfect Margarita using Margarita Mix!
FAQ
What’s in premade margarita mix?
Does margarita mix already have tequila in it?
Is margarita mix full of sugar?
What is the secret ingredient in margaritas?
What’s in a margarita mix?
Let’s discover what’s in a margarita mix and why they work! The main ingredients in a margarita mix are agave syrup, lime juice, orange oil, and water. Margarita mix is supposed to be mixed with tequila, and taste like an authentic margarita. The proportions and ingredients vary depending on which type and brand you choose.
What is the difference between margarine and butter?
The difference between margarine and butter is that margarine is made from the hydrogenation of vegetable oil and has trans fats. Butter is made from animal fat and has large amounts of saturated fat.
Does a margarita mix contain alcohol?
Some pre-made margarita mixes already contain the alcohol, too, such as Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita, a signature cocktail of Grand Marnier Liqueur and Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, plus a splash of lime for a smooth consistency. Now that we know the ingredients that margarita mixers use, let’s talk about how to make a margarita with a mix and without.
Does margarita mix have sugar?
Sugar is the second most important ingredient in margarita mix. Sugar helps to balance out the tartness of the lime juice and adds a hint of sweetness. The amount of sugar used in the margarita mix varies depending on the brand, but it is usually enough to make the drink sweet without being overly sweet.