Humm, AH! Im leaving this post up as an archive, but I encourage you to read that article first, and if you, As far as Im concerned, springtime is Dark and Stormy season. Typically you would put ice in your glasses to chill them while you are mixing the drinks. I have had clients freeze them for up to six months and they were just fine. Hey! For the best flavored margaritas I have found that using fresh fruit is the only way to go. I want to make these not sweet (I do not like sweet). A hint for those of you who dont have an electric juicer and for those that do If you zap the fruit for a few seconds in a microwave before cutting and juicing more juice is released or just roll them a bit on the bench first. Thanks! I can already tellthis is going to be an expensive hosting! Serve these with plenty of ice and salt and limes on the side for guests to create their own rimmed glasses, if desired. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Can it be as simple as to refrig the mix and put into a blender with ice? Again I apologize, and I do plan to make this the REAL way when I have more time! And for the people who dont think they want to go to the trouble of juicing their own citrus. Giddy UP! Luckily I tasted before taking it to the party. Question: we generally make sugar-free-ish margaritas with splenda. Thanks! Drink Calculator | Evite Have been a big fan ever since. Even the marg experts said they were the best theyve ever had. So incredible. Bring sugar and 1/2 C water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Required fields are marked *. Los Feliz, LA. I have brought an Italian slush machine and am planning to make this mixture and pour it straight into the machine. Mexican food is my favorite cuisine. . Then I fight that add more simple syrup battle and it never works. Hey Jeffrey, 5 cups triple sec Definitely! Ive been experimenting with infusions this spring. Jeffrey, my boyfriend and I have made these margs a number of times. I made 3 gallons of this for a pretty serious fight party and I have to say they were awesome so good in fact it made up for the crappy party. The Cuervo Especial works just fine, with less of a morning-after head. Hi Jeff Can I squeeze the lime and lemons the day before and store em in the fridge? Each year, an estimated 5,000 people under age 21 die from alcohol-related injuries. You can also chill your cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes before serving. Once this awful storm passes, were planning a quiet, deep sigh celebration of life. and used Santa Cruz organic lemon and lime juice and it was still delicious! Hello! Thanks Jeff!!! If I could serve margaritas at every house party (and every other get-together in between) I most definitely would, but the issue I always run into is finding a balance between quality and time. To make this simple tequila punch recipe, combine tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, sweet & sour, orange juice, passion fruit juice, and cut fruits, and bang, you have a big jug of delicious orange juice cocktail. we did let some of the guys taste a little and now more people want to drink with us at the race track. Will be taking them on vacation next week. If you aren't serving wine, plan on 600 cocktails. Mix Drink & Cocktail Calculator - Rethinking Drinking | NIAAA I used Tres Agaves when developing these and sharing with the office. 1. Perfect!!!!! quick ques, I want to make blue margaritas.. Ive never used any other juices in this recipe, J.P. Dont keep your margaritas more than a couple of days. I dont really know much about strawberry or other flavored margaritas, as I dont care for drinking them. I am have a Margarita Mixer this weekend and Im going to try the bulk recipe. (our husbands drag race motorcycles) We girls are the Margarita Queens of the track because of our habit. I am looking to make these for a part of 75-100 peopleso hand squeezing is out of the question. Recipe printed courtesy of jeffreymorgenthaler.com, Thank you for the freezer tip for big batches!! Thanks! Another winner was mango-habanero tequila (3 peppers and 1.5 pounds mango per bottle). How To Make The Perfect Margarita After dissolving the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a blender, add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. They were SO good. They can be costly and take a bit of effort, but they are hands down the best margaritas Ive ever had, let alone made! what a treat. Do you think using Meyer lemons would be tasty? I prefer to make and serve the drink in a large glass dispenser--like the giant-sized Mason jar (bonus points for being trendy-cute) pictured above, because the entire batch can easily be mixed and held in a single vessel. As you can see, we used three different types of tequila: Top-Shelf, Mid-Ranged and Rotgut, and then two different types of Triple Sec: Cheap and Expensive. Freeze those. Always roll your limes on the counter first. Trying to figure up the besy way to make this rita up against competing with some good rita makers . Figure out how much alcohol to have for your party, and make sure everybody has a good time. But I recommend using it as soon as possible. After reading these comments I know I want to try these margaritas. I made this batch of margaritas for a gathering here in the Tucson, AZ. 750ml sugar sirup. Im sure we looked like a bunch of lunatics but we had the best time! You dont even have to tell them where you got the recipe. I made these for company we had over New Years 2016. On Average, Americans Consume 185,000 Margaritas Per Hour Being carbonated might lend good things to the drinks too. Porn S, Eugene, Oregon friends! Then you mix your ingredients, shake them over ice, and strain them into the chilled glasses which have been salted. These margaritas are FANTASTIC! Read the reviews and this sounds GREAT! No. Alex from Austin Look at you! Hiram Walker Triple Sec, Batch Three: Great blog. Don't forget to refrigerate! The right tequila makes a difference. Of course it sounds as though you spent some time tweaking to get it just right. Then you mix your ingredients, shake them over ice, and strain them into the chilled glasses which have been salted. Classic 3-2-1 Margarita Recipe. I used Jeffreys gallon recipe for a friends birthday celebration and the margaritas were quite a hit! We have two Margarators and Ill be firing them both us this weekend!! HELP! Probably less than some Williams Sonoma juicer press, http://www.proctorsilex.com/products/juicers-juicit-34-oz-citrus-juicer-model-66332ry.php. It did not take much time at all to juice them so dont be afraid to try this if you dont have an electric juicer. Thank you so much! When ready to serve, pour mixture into an 8-ounce glass filled with ice. This coming from a self proclaimed Margarita Connoisseur! Thanks, Paul! so the lemon tree in my yard is in full bloom, and gave up its goods to make this mix happen. OMG, I cant say enough about this drink. There are 128 ounces in a gallon of margaritas. Chili's selling a gallon of margarita to-go, offering special deal for I came across your website while looking for margarita recipesit looks really good; I live in Dubai (from TX) and none of my friends here have attended a proper fiesta or Cinco De Mayo party, so pulling out all the stops and throwing a bash this May 5th. I love the recipe and have been looking for a long time to find something like this. If you are using generic triple-sec, that will make it taste off.