Fresh Homemade Margaritas

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Anybody that knows me knows very well that my go to drink is a margarita (or any drink with tequila in it). However, when it comes to margaritas I can be very picky, which is why I love making my own mix at home! In honor of National Margarita Day, I’ve decided to share my homemade margarita mix recipe with you.

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To start the mix you need to make a simple syrup, which is basically two parts water to one part sugar. To make a whole pitcher you’ll need to combine two cups of water with one cup of sugar in a sauce pan and simmer until all the sugar has dissolved. Simple, right? Cause it’s simple syrup (haha) don’t mind my pun, I’ve had a few margs already 😜.

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Once all the sugar has dissolved, pour the simple syrup into a pitcher and let it cool to room temperature. (I am only making enough mix for a couple of margaritas in this picture)

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**Insert giant heart-eyes emoji**

Now, it’s time to talk tequila. Patron is definitely my go-to choice of tequila when I feel like being “boujee” (ugh, yes I just used that word but it’s so true). BUT, you can get this giant bottle of 1800 at Costco liquor stores for $40 SO….. obvious choice, right? Right.

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Now, moving onto orange liquor. There’s not much to say besides this is what the nice lady at the liquor store recommended when I told her I was looking for orange liquor. Done.

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Finally, time to make margs. I like salt on my rim. It’s as easy as rubbing a slice of lime on the rim of your glass and then placing the glass upside down on a plate of salt.

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Now, mix the margarita mix, tequila, and orange liquor together in a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour into your favorite glass and garnish with lime. Time to drink up (responsibly, of course!)

Fresh Homemade Margaritas

  • Servings: 4-5
  • Difficulty: Easy
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Try this recipe and become as picky as I am about margaritas

Ingredients


Margarita Mix:
– 2 cups of water
– 1 cup of sugar
– 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice
– 1/2 cup of fresh lemon juice

Margarita Pitcher (About 4 Margaritas)
– 1 cup of tequila
– 1 cup of margarita mix
– 1/3 cup of orange liquor

To Make One Margarita:
– 2 oz. of tequila
– 2 oz. of margarita mix
– 1/2 oz. of orange liquor

Directions


1. Simmer water and sugar together in a saucepan, stirring frequently until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Once dissolved, pour the simple syrup into a pitcher and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, add fresh lime and lemon juice. (This mix can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month)
3. To make a pitcher or a single margarita, combine all ingredients in a pitcher or a cocktail shaker (respectively) and serve over ice. Garnish with lime wedges.


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