One margarita8/14/2023 ![]() ![]() ![]() Feel free to try it out with a silver (you’ll get a crisper lime flavor, great for spring when the flowers are blooming). What type of tequila? I tend to like a nice reposado - I think the extra aging brings good flavor to the party. It brings some nice sweet notes to the ‘Rita. Yes, I use honey water (one part honey, one part water). One of the many things my mother taught me growing up is, “Get the best you can afford.” I promise, if you’re considering a making a Margarita at home, you can all afford some decent tequila, fresh limes, Grand Marnier (accept no substitutes) and honey. With that in mind, are you really going to go with something other than the best you can get your hands on to drink? I hope not. Even if it’s just a Tuesday, make an event out of it. Let’s all agree, if you’re drinking, it’s a special occasion. You might recognize this is a Cadillac Margarita thanks to its “fancy ingredients.” I take umbrage with that. I take my cues from a Sidecar (because, come on, they’re awesome). There is indeed One Margarita to Rule Them All (but none to bind them, that’s just silly). You can have as many different styles as you want, but there’s only one progenitor. There’s some debate about “A standard Margarita is this!” while “A Cadillac Margarita is that!” and “But a Skinny Margarita is this!” Yeah, no, I’m sorry, that just doesn’t work for me.Ī Margarita is a Margarita is a Margarita. I suppose I owe a little clarification on this whole Margarita business. This is our house version - give it a try and I think you too will happily celebrate today. ![]() Whenever we’ve had a long day, a bad day, a good day or just want to have a fantastic drink because we’re celebrating today (that’s a good reason!) we go with a Margarita. That’s doubly true for Alice (Martini Night notwithstanding, of course). Made these? Let us know how it went in the comments below.When it comes to my go-to drink, the one that I crave above all others is the Margarita. Need to serve a crowd? You can easily double (or triple) this recipe too in a pitcher to serve your crew with ease. You can use kosher salt or coarse sea salt for your rim-whatever you prefer/have on hand will work. While we love a good pitcher moment, we went classic with these margs by serving them in individual glasses with a salt rim and lime garnishes. While we love all our over the top margarita alternatives, when it comes to the classic, all you need is some lime juice (freshly squeezed please!). We used simple & reliable triple sec in these margaritas, but if you have a preferred Cointreau you’d like to use, feel free to swap it out! Craving something a little less sticky sweet? Try our skinny margarita, which swaps the orange liquor for OJ and agave. More of a mezcal lover? Feel free to swap it out for a smoky, earthy mezcal margarita. Unsure about what type of tequila to use? Blanco tequila is always a solid option, but a good reposado would also be an excellent choice (especially if you’re looking for a smooth, almost caramel-like flavor to turn into a Cadillac margarita). If you’re searching for the perfect tequila for your margarita, there’s no shortage of options. The key to making the best margarita is all in the ratio and balance of the ingredients. Now one of the most popular cocktails in the world, the margarita is thought to have started out as the variation on another prohibition-era drink called the "Daisy." Spanish for "daisy," the marg swapped in tequila for the requisite brandy and lime juice for lemon juice, and a classic was born. All you need are 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make one for yourself-get those limes out, and let happy hour again! But, when we’re craving a simple, no frills, refreshing cocktail, this classic recipe is the one we turn to. We’ve done our fair share of experimenting with this classic cocktail, from adding in sweet fruit flavors (hello peach and pineapple), spicy kicks (lookin’ at you jalapeño), to icy, frozen varieties. Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of margaritas. ![]()
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