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| How to Make the Perfect Margarita |
| 2019-04-12 |
| [T&C] It's a classic you'll go back to time and time again. Great for batch cocktails or a summer sip, the margarita is versatile, delicious, and multi-seasonal. The history of the margarita is an ambiguous one, with origin stories based in old Hollywood favorites like Rita Hayworth (whose real name was Margarita Cansino) and Peggy Lee. Another folktale imagines Texas socialite Margaret Sames (hence "margarita") stirring up the beverage for friends in 1940's Acapulco. Whatever the legend, the margarita has been embossed in the cocktail hall of fame since, and has been the choice drink of such celebs as Real Housewives of New York star Bethenny Frankel, and Beatnik Jack Kerouac. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #11 A very useful post. Thanks all. |
| Posted by: Whiskey Mike 2019-04-12 22:26 |
| #10 Sauza Silver is cheap, tasty in a mix. Order the Cadillac and they'll give you the shot of Grand Marnier so you know you got it for the $ |
| Posted by: Frank G 2019-04-12 19:54 |
| #9 I use Del Patron Orange Liquer |
| Posted by: Deacon Blues 2019-04-12 19:00 |
| #8 I used Grand Marnier at a party when the drunken mob at my house drank up all of the triple sec. I like Grand Marnier because it puts a civilized top coat on a drink that is designed to be harsh and ruthlessly effective. I really like margaritas with triple sec. I juice my own limes and I use 2-1/2 ounces of tokillya to 1-1/2 ounce of triple sec. Of course where I come from, we threw the cork away when we opened a bottle of tequila because we wouldn't need it again. |
| Posted by: Sock Puppet of Doom 2019-04-12 14:50 |
| #7 In ascending order of sweetness: triple sec, Curaçao, Cointreau, Grand Marnier. I prefer to keep the sweetness down. Also, no reposado or anejo. I like the rawer flavor of blanco. The lime juice and ice dilute the alcohol. |
| Posted by: KBK 2019-04-12 13:43 |
| #6 My personal favorite way, "heh barkeep". |
| Posted by: Woodrow 2019-04-12 13:03 |
| #5 I use Cointreau. But, if you really want expensive, try Del Maguey's Chichicapa meszal, if you can even find it. Can't be beat. Another neat trick is to substitute Tanqueray for Mexican agave products. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2019-04-12 12:04 |
| #4 It's mostly alcohol. Uhmmm...isn't that the point? |
| Posted by: Skidmark 2019-04-12 09:53 |
| #3 My wife uses Cointreau. AND Grand Marnier. And a medium grade tequila. The hardest part is the mixer (splat is right - the recipe is too strong) - had a good one but it got discontinued. Tried several without success. Jose Cuervo mixer is ok, though not great. Crushed ice. Salted rim optional. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2019-04-12 09:51 |
| #2 Nobody uses Cointreau, it's too expensive. Triple sec. I tried this kind of receipe and my family coughed and said it was way too strong. It's mostly alcohol. |
| Posted by: Herb Splat3547 2019-04-12 09:03 |
| #1 Glass with ice. 2 oz Tequila 2 oz Cointreau Juice of a half lime Juice of an Orange slice if you want sweet (optional) |
| Posted by: BrerRabbit 2019-04-12 04:37 |