Yes, you can use any tequila with margarita mix, but for the best flavor, it's recommended to choose a quality tequila, preferably a 100% agave tequila. Blanco tequila is commonly used for margaritas due to its crisp and fresh taste, butReposado or Añejo can also be used for a richer flavor. Ultimately, the choice of tequila can influence the overall taste of your margarita.
Non alcoholic margarita mix in the bottle can be used. You can find this at the liquor store or even Wal-mart/Target.
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One tequila, two tequila, three tequila, floor!
usually mixes come in two sizes, 1 quart and 2 quart, some may also be 1 gallon (usually commercially sold, not retail). Depending on the mix the usual quantity is 2 parts or 3 parts to one (essentially twice or three times as much mix as liquor). The typical bottle of liquor is 750 ml, as you mention (this is not a fifth, a fifth is 908 ml, or 1/5 imperial gallon), erroneously referred to as a fifth, meaning approximately 1/5 a US gallon, (actually slightly more). So the amount of mix you would use is about 1 1/2 liters to 2 1/4 liters, for a 750 ml bottle of tequila. A good margarita recipe not using a mix is 1 ounce tequila, juice of 1/2 a lime, 1/2 ounce simple syrup (50/50 sugar and water). mix the ingredients in a shaker with ice, strain into a salted margarita glass, float a splash of Cointreau on top of the drink and garnish with a twist of lime. For a frozen margarita two jiggers of mix, 1 shot of tequila mixed with a glass of shaved ice, and a splash of Cointreau.
To make a redneck margarita machine, you'll need a cooler, a power drill, and a few basic supplies. Start by drilling a hole in the cooler's lid for a blender or a small motorized mixer to fit snugly. Fill the cooler with ice, your margarita mix, and tequila, then use the mixer to blend everything together. For extra flair, you can attach a spout at the bottom of the cooler to serve directly into cups!
Tenga una margarita para mi. (formal) Or....Ten una margarita para mi. (informal)
"Yes, technically margarita makers are just slushy makers for people who drink alcohol. You can just not put the alcohol in and use a slushy drink mix instead."
About.com has a cocktail section where you can find some tasty cocktail recipes. The recipe for a Margarita is 1.5 ounce tequila, half ounce triple sec, dash of lemon or lime juice, 3 ounce sour mix, and a lime wedge for garnish and salt or sugar for the rim. Pour all ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice (except for garnish and salt/sugar, use those for the rim if you choose.) Shake, Pour and Serve.
Its basically up to you how concentrated you want it. However, the can says the serving size is 2 oz., or 8 oz. prepared. Since the prepared amount is 4 times larger than the concentrated amount, add 4 cans worth of liquid (water, lime juice, or alcohol) to dilute the mix. I use 2 cans of water, and then 1/2 can of triple sec, 1/2-1 can of tequila, and some fresh lime juice to freshen up the mix.
Use clay and mix green with any color you want.
[This question was split off from the question "How do you make tequila?"]I tried finding tequila extract--there weren't any distributors in US I surfed the internet trying to find tequila extract/flavorings and really couldn't find a distributor but everyone recommended boiling "old gold" type tequila till the alcohol was gone -- tada! tequila extract -- or using the agave products on the market-- so that made me think--maybe you can get close to the (pardon the pun) SPIRIT of tequila by trying to use agave syrup in the same way honey is used in a fermentation process---I have to admit--I'm not sure how to make tequila.
The name "margarita" is believed to derive from the Spanish word for "daisy," as it is thought to be a variation of the cocktail "daisy," which combines a spirit, citrus juice, and a sweetener. Another popular theory suggests it was named after a woman named Margarita Sames, who supposedly created the drink in the 1940s at her home in Acapulco. Additionally, some attribute its name to the use of margarita mix, a popular ingredient in making the cocktail. Despite the various theories, the exact origin of the name remains unclear.