It's national margarita day

[jmedslc]

Cuervo isn't even tequila.

“gold” tequila is basically the lips and assholes swept up off the floor, sugar and color added, and bottled. It’s toxic for your buzz and is barely considered tequila. Do yourself a favor and insist on 100% agave as a minimum when consuming tequila.

Yes any blanco will generally taste better in Margs unless you’ve taken some care to plan your flavors.

Ahh tequila - the only energizing liquor!

[PB]

So you’re using it as a replacement for Cointreau/GM, not as an addition? I could buy that, I just saw a few posts with orange liquor and agave.


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Correct; tequila, lime juice and agave syrup - I prefer the dark (stronger flavor).

[fool]

Correct; tequila, lime juice and agave syrup - I prefer the dark (stronger flavor).

Intriguing, and I think I'd like it. What are your ratios PB?

[Thaleia]

Been heavy on the margaritas lately

3.5 oz blanco
1.75 oz triple sec/Cointreau
1.5 oz fresh squeezed lim juice
Splash of agave nectar if you got it

Shaken with plenty of ice strained over ice.

Tried this one randomly - thanks, great recipe, really like it.

[PB]

Intriguing, and I think I'd like it. What are your ratios PB?

3 oz tequila (usually a reposada, but if I'm feeling belligerently elitist I've been know use an anejo)
juice from 2 limes
1/2 oz agave syrup

... but I routinely juggle things depending on mood.

[TurxSki]

Wow! Game changer...but then we usually choose 15% triple sec.

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[jfost]

Wow! Game changer...but then we usually choose 15% triple sec.

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Excellent! 40% ABV …. I will have to look for this!

[TurxSki]

Excellent! 40% ABV …. I will have to look for this!

It was on sale at Raleys. $21 for 1 liter bottle

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[jfost]

It was on sale at Raleys. $21 for 1 liter bottle

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I miss Raleys, next time we’re in Reno I’ll look for it…

[jfost]

It was on sale at Raleys. $21 for 1 liter bottle

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I miss Raleys, next time we’re in Reno I’ll look for it… or I could probably just look around Seattle/Amazon!

[Thaleia]

I've been working my way through this thread enjoying the various recipes, trying to find my preferences.

Sort of an epiphany here tonight, I think (to me) lime flavour is paramount, I always do 2 parts lime minimum. I want to say it's more important than the tequila (or at least worthy of discussion) but I'm just used to basic stuff so that's all I'll say.



I've found when using freshly squeezed juice, recipes I loved before can be lifeless the next time I have it. And vice versa. Bottled juice sucks but at least seem to offer a bit of a bassline, although I'd say they're pretty inconsistent (ie overall flavour and acidity)to begin with.

Last batch of limes I bought I thought were going to suck - notably smaller than average, and very deep uniform earthy dark green. Like unusually dark green. Also oddly rounder than normal, no sense of the football ei lemon shape.

But the flavour of these guys is so perfectly fresh, vibrant and intense, strong but without the harsh unbalanced acid feel.

Anyone else seeking specific lime traits at the grocery store for the ultimate (possibly perceived lol) Margarita flavour ?!

[TurxSki]

Last batch of limes I bought I thought were going to suck - notably smaller than average, and very deep uniform earthy dark green. Like unusually dark green. Also oddly rounder than normal?!

Thinner skins too? Prolly key limes then. Nice. We use bottled key lime juice from *nellie and joes*. Also. Frozen vs on the rocks?



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[BmillsSkier]

The thinner and oilier the skins of the limes (usually Persian) I find give the best flavor and more juice. Many times even over the more vibrant greener limes.

Nothing sucks more than a pretty, but pithy, juiceless lime. Garbage.

[jfost]

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Nothing sucks more than a pretty, but pithy, juiceless lime. Garbage.

Yes. The TJ’s limeade is actually pretty good but too sweet to add more agave syrup so you miss out on the flavor a bit but it does take the variability out of the fresh squeezed lime juice. Good in a pinch!

[Meadow Skipper]

I’ve said it before here, but Meyer lemons make the most sublime marg.

[PB]

....

Bottled juice sucks but at least seem to offer a bit of a bassline, although I'd say they're pretty inconsistent (ie overall flavour and acidity)to begin with....

I suspect your bass-o-matic needs cleaning. Dirty fish homogenizers can impart a rather piquant orduer.

[spanky]

Annual bump. Tomorrow (2/22) is the day!

[irul&ublo]

I am sure I have posted this before:

2oz good silver tequila
3/4 oz Cointreau or other high proof triple sec
3/4 oz key lime juice
Superfine sugar or simple syrup to taste

Ice

Shaker

Shake

Strain into stemmed glass. Salt on rim is optional.

Consume.

Repeat.

[J. Barron DeJong]

My preference is a Tommy’s Margarita:

2 oz tequila
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz agave nectar
1/2 oz water

Shake and strain over ice or straight up.

Also very good with mezcal, or half and half.

[PB]

Curious: what does the water add?

[J. Barron DeJong]

Curious: what does the water add?

Just dilutes it. If you try it without the water you’ll probably find the taste a bit too concentrated/overbearing.

[PB]

What?!?! Too tequila-y/too limey?
Time to face facts: my taste buds are completely shot.

[Doughnuts01]

If you shake it on ice that will dilute as well. Or shake it longer if you want more dilution.


Something different than the traditional marg that I like...

1.5oz high proof blanco
1.5oz fresh lime
.75oz simple syrup (1:1)
2 dashes of ango bitter..

Shake that up, strain into a cocktail glass.

[J. Barron DeJong]

If you shake it on ice that will dillute as well.

Do both.

Shaking on ice can only dilute it so much.

[BC.]

When/if u guys order a margarita out at dinner/bar what tequila do u always order/recommend?