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.
The traditional margarita recipe is made with a ratio of 2:1:1, which means: 2 parts tequila or 2 oz. 1 part triple sec or 1 oz. 1 part lime juice or 1 oz.
Homemade Margarita Mix Ingredients:
1/2 cup sugar 1 cup water 1 cup fresh lime juice (about 10 limes)
Squeeze the lime juice into a bowl or measuring cup. I love this handy tool for juicing lemons and limes.
Heat the water and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Let the mixture cool a bit before adding in the lime juice. Mix together and pour into a glass carafe or mason jar.
Refrigerate the mix for up to two weeks.
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.
What is the ratio of tequila to margarita mix?
FAQ
How much tequila for 32 oz margarita mix?
How many shots of tequila are in a margarita?
What percentage of tequila is in a margarita?
How do you mix a tequila Margarita?
An easy way to remember how to mix a classic margarita is to memorize the ratio 3-2-1: three parts tequila, two parts good triple sec (like Luxardo Triplum, Cointreau, or Combier), and one part lime juice. Serve it on the rocks with salt, as pictured, or serve it up in a chilled glass.
How do you make a tequila cocktail?
FIll a cocktail shaker with ice. Mix 3 parts tequila, 2 parts orange liqueur and 1 part lime juice, simple syrup, to taste and zest of one lime, if desired. Shake well. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of a rocks glass. Coat rim with kosher salt. Fill glasses with ice. Strain margaritas into glasses and garnish with lime slices.
How many limes are in a margarita mix?
Homemade margarita mix has three simple ingredients—two if you’re using store-bought simple syrup. Limes—a lot of ‘em because we’re squeezing enough to have 1 ½ cups. Every lime, obviously, is different, but on average, you’ll get about 2 tablespoons of juice out of a single lime. For a cup and a half of juice, you might need close to 12 limes.
What is a good Tequila for a Margarita?
The lime juice needs to be fresh; the tequila, while no need for it to be from the tippy toppest shelf, should be of good quality so that it’s smooth, not harsh; and the triple sec should be balanced and smooth—Cointreau is the traditional choice, and a good one. According to cocktail historians, the origins of the margarita are hard to pin down.