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Margarita Mix Recipe

Homemade margarita mix that delivers fresh, authentic flavor with customizable sweetness and strength.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice about 6 to 8 limes
  • 0.5 cup triple sec or Cointreau
  • 0.25 cup simple syrup or agave nectar
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 2 cups high-quality tequila 100% agave, silver or blanco preferred
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedges for garnish
  • Coarse salt for rimming glasses optional

Equipment

  • Citrus juicer or reamer
  • Cocktail shaker with lid
  • Measuring jigger (1.5 ounce and 0.5 ounce)
  • Bar spoon or regular spoon for stirring
  • Strainer
  • Highball or margarita glasses
  • Small bowl for rimming salt
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Cut your limes in half and roll them firmly on your counter before juicing.
  2. Strain the lime juice through a fine-mesh strainer to catch seeds and pulp.
  3. Pour 0.5 cup of triple sec into your mixing vessel or cocktail shaker.
  4. Mix in 0.25 cup of simple syrup or agave nectar with the triple sec.
  5. Pour your fresh lime juice into the mixture and add a pinch of sea salt.
  6. Pour in 2 cups of 100% agave tequila and stir thoroughly.
  7. Add fresh ice cubes to your margarita glasses.
  8. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass and dip it into coarse salt.
  9. Pour your margarita mix over the ice through a strainer into each prepared glass.
  10. Top with a lime wheel or wedge as garnish and serve immediately.

Notes

Make your mix up to 24 hours ahead and store it in the refrigerator.