Mix up a margarita that’s totally your own.
Despite shelves lined with name-brand mixes that claim, “Just add tequila!”
you’re able to do better with fresh ingredients or add-ons you probably have in your fridge.
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Try this customizable margarita recipe that will have your drink going fromsosotofabuloso!
Fresh-squeezed juice from anactualorange (not an orange-flavored liqueur) will produce a cleaner-tasting, more refreshing margarita.
When replacing Triple Sec with OJ, for example, you’ll need to fine-tune the sweetener and tequila.
The same balancing applies when you add other flavors.
“Swapping lime for mango, cranberry juice, or hibiscus tea?
Youll likely need to adjust the sweet and tart elements to keep the balance,” says Conley.
“Just like a great band, each component should support the othersnot steal the spotlight.”
A great margarita is all about harmonyno single note should overpower the others."
Here’s a basic margarita recipe you’re able to tweak based on your preferences.
(Agave is a great substitute for simple syrup in most recipes, not just cocktails.)
If you didn’t make yours in a cocktail shaker, that’s OKjust give it a confident stir.
Alternatively, shake your margarita in a mason jar (with a lid, of course).
Taste your concoction, and if it’s not sweet enough or not strong enough, adjust accordingly.
Or, better yet, add more flavors.
Fill the glass with more iceall the way to the topand pour your perfect personalized margarita over the top.
Serve with an extra lime wedge for squeezing.
To enhance a pre-made margarita mix, Conley suggests adding fresh ingredients for depth and complexity.
