![]() ![]() After all, it’s an easy way to give the drink a signature flavour. Many bars and restaurants put their own spin on the drink by adding a variety of fruits, herbs, and spices. Just remember, if you go this route, use less than you would use of the simple syrup and if you can dilute it a little in warm water to improve the mixability. If you would prefer, simple syrup can easily be replaced with more complex sweeteners such as Agave Nectar, Molasses, or Honey. While it can, of course, be made without it, expect the result to be a little less bright and taste a little thinner than with it. The SweetenerĪdding a little simple syrup to your Margarita recipe can improve the mouthfeel of the drink. After 10 hours, the juice will lose some of its aromas, and after a day, there is a noticeable and unpleasant bitterness. But keep in mind that longer isn’t necessarily better. If you want to remove some of the harsh acidity of Lime Juice, then squeeze them a couple of hours before you intend to use them.Īgeing the juice for even a couple of hours will give it a more mellow taste, allowing the top notes to pop a little more. Now we’re not going to state the obvious and remind you that fresh is always best, but we will give you a tip about ageing your lime juice a little. Instead, we recommend that you use Cointreau to achieve the right balance in your drink. You don’t want a cheap orange liqueur or triple sec. It’s hard to argue that the thing that makes a Margarita such a classic is the use of Orange Liqueur, but as we were saying earlier with the Tequila, quality is the key here as well. While not all Mezcals are Tequila, all Tequilas are Mezcal, so don’t feel you can’t use a good quality Mezcal to give this classic a splash of smokiness. Although you can use an Añejo and Extra Añejo, we wouldn’t recommend it, as it is often a little too refined to mix with citrus. Reposado, which is a Tequila that has been aged for between two months and a year in oak barrels, can also make a good choice. While a Blanco Tequila is the traditional expression used to make a margarita, as it gives a true agave flavour, it is not the only choice. never) buy an agave spirit that contains a worm. Lastly (and we shouldn’t have to tell you this) but never (we repeat. And don’t let the price fool you, Tequila is one of those spirits where price doesn’t dictate quality. The main rule to keep in mind is that you should always use a tequila that is 100 percent blue agave. With drinks like the Margarita, which has so few ingredients, this point of particular importance. It doesn’t matter what cocktail you are making, we would always encourage you to use good quality spirits as your base. ![]() So let’s break this racy ‘rita down and go through each ingredient and see how they should each be used. ![]()
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