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Homemade Margarita Mix

A bright, balanced margarita mix made with fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and a hint of orange, ready in five minutes and far superior to any bottled version.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 16 margaritas
Course: Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Margarita Mix
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice about 8 large limes
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup cooled
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons triple sec or Cointreau optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Equipment

  • Citrus juicer or manual lime squeezer
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Glass pitcher or bowl
  • Whisk or long spoon
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • Glass bottle or mason jar
  • Cocktail shaker

Method
 

  1. Juice the limes until you have exactly 1 cup of fresh lime juice, straining out pulp if desired.
  2. If needed, prepare simple syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and hot water; cool completely.
  3. Pour lime juice and cooled simple syrup into a glass pitcher and whisk to combine.
  4. Add the fresh orange juice and stir well.
  5. Stir in triple sec or Cointreau, if using, until fully incorporated.
  6. Whisk in the sea salt until it dissolves completely.
  7. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with additional simple syrup or lime juice as needed.
  8. Transfer the finished mix to a clean glass bottle, seal, and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Shake before each use.

Notes

Use 1.5 ounces of mix with 2 ounces of tequila for a classic margarita. For a non-alcoholic refresher, combine the mix with sparkling water over ice.