Having this homemade mixer in the fridge has been trouble. It makes it entirely too easy to make a delicious, fresh margarita on a whim. And with these warm summer evenings we’ve been having, I’ve had more and more whims lately!
This recipes comes from the lovely Shawnda, then Queen of all things margarita. Thanks to her, I’ve spent a small fortune in tequila already this year. And, summer is still young! Bringing the mix together takes only a few minutes, and a batch will last in the fridge for about a week. So great to have on hand for impromptu drinks with neighbors, or a girls night. Couldn’t be easier either; lime juice, sugar, and water. You won’t be able to go back to that neon green stuff you buy in a bottle! Enjoy.
DIY Margarita Mix
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (8-12 limes)
For each margarita:
2 ounces homemade margarita mix
2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce orange liqueur
1 tsp agave nectar (optional)
lime wedges/slices for garnish (optional)
To make the margarita mix; heat water and sugar in a small sauce pan until completely dissolved and the water is clear. Let cool. Pour into a pitcher with lime juice. Leftovers will keep 7-10 days in a jar in the fridge.
To make margaritas, combine 2 ounces mix, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce orange liqueur, and a teaspoon of agave nectar if you like. Shake well, strain into ice filled margarita glass. Garnish with lime slices.
To make frozen margaritas, freeze the lime mix into ice cubes. Blend the ice cubes with chilled tequila and orange liqueur until uniformly slushy.
Source: Confections of a Foodie Bride
7 Comments
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I need to have this in my fridge – ASAP! Sounds like the perfect way to beat the summer heat!
Is it ok to use Gold Tequila? Wasn’t sure if there was a flavor difference, or just color? Just made mix for this weekend
Yep, gold is just fine!
It’s cute that you said leftovers.
Wouldn’t be an issue over here!
great mix recipe. The second time I made it I didn’t add the fresh limes. Just sugar water then when I was ready for the margarita I added the lime. The sugar water will keep in the frig for a couple months if you don’t drink a lot of margarita’s. I have used the sugar water for sweet and sour mix by using a lemon instead of a lime and whiskey sour mix by doubling the lemon. There are probably a lot of other drinks you could come up with using the sugar water.
Steven, simple syrup is always a staple in my refrigerator. Handy for so many things. Glad you enjoyed the homemade mixer!