![]() ![]() But if you’d like a non-frozen beverage, these cocktails should do the trick. This frozen strawberry margarita is just the thing for a warm summer night. Pour the blended margarita into the glasses and garnish with a strawberry. Here, you can taste test and add extra tequila or sweetener if desired. Add the frozen strawberries, tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice to a blender. Then roll it into the margarita salt mixture and set aside. Run a lime wedge around the upper outer rim of your glasses. I love a salt rimmed glass, but there’s no right or wrong answer to this one. This is personal preference and completely up to you. I’d start with 3-4 tablespoons of honey, sugar or other sweetener, then taste. But if you like a margarita on the sweeter side, feel free to add your favorite sweetener. Strawberries are naturally sweet so I don’t think sugar is required in this recipe. Don’t use bottles of lime juice, the flavor is muted and flat. Lime Juiceįreshly squeezed lime juice is a key ingredient for margaritas. For a more detailed breakdown between all these liquors, take a peek at my classic margarita recipe. Other common brands to use are Curaçao and Grand Marnier. I’m using Reposado tequila, but feel free to use whichever you like.Īs for orange liqueurs, I love Cointreau for its mix of sweet and bitter oranges. You’ll want to begin by choosing a good Blanco (or silver) tequila for their true agave flavor. A classic margarita mixes tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur (typically triple sec or Cointreau). Then, serve the margarita on the rocks over ice. Just wash your berries and remove the stems before tossing them into the blender. They’re economical, easy to find and you won’t dilute your margarita with blended ice.īut if you have fresh strawberries those work too. Though she’s currently a sommelier with an award-winning restaurant group, her after-shift drink of choice is a Margarita or a Daiquiri (or a Gibson).What’s In A Strawberry Margarita? Strawberriesįor a thick and refreshing strawberry margarita (just like your favorite Mexican restaurant) use frozen strawberries. She has spent a decade behind the bar and been writing about the bar and spirits world for six years, including extensive coverage of all things drink culture. Kate Dingwall is an experienced spirits writer, bartender, and sommelier. At the end of the day, take a sip and figure out what serve you would prefer. Some makers specifically concoct their beverages so you can crack them open and go, while others ask for you to pour them over ice. This will vary from producer to producer. That said, avoid storing it in a light-filled spot-the UV rays can damage the flavors.Ĭan you drink out of the container, or do you have to add something to it? If you purchased this commercially, your ready-to-drink Margarita should be shelf-stable, meaning you can keep it on a shelf until it's ready to drink. ![]() How do you properly store ready-to-drink Margaritas? For the record, tequila needs to be from a specific region to be called a tequila, so if it has that title, you know it did originate in Mexico. Some producers rely on neutral grain spirits while others work with tequila distilleries, but unless otherwise disclosed, all of these products have real tequila. Your body will thank you the next day.įAQs Do ready-to-drink Margaritas have real tequila added? Look for options that lean on agave or cane sugar to sweeten, rather than fake sweeteners. But the best options balance out the sugar with natural flavors. Many cocktail fans sway away from canned options as they can be cloyingly sweet. Just how tipsy are you looking to get at the beach? The ABV of ready-to-drink Margaritas can vary wildly, from a mere 4 percent to a knee-buckling 30 percent. ![]() Citric acid can help this-it’s a compound found in lemons that can be added to cocktails to retain that freshness of citrus for far longer. ![]() Citrus goes badly or tastes tinny if not stored correctly. If your canned cocktail doesn’t taste fresh, citrus likely is to blame. What to Look for in a Ready-To-Drink Margarita Citrus If you prefer to build out the drink yourself, Hella Cocktail Co’s ( view at Amazon) offerings pack in all the ingredients with none of the tequila, so you can use your favorite bottle (or sub out a non-alcoholic spirit). Crafthouse Cocktails ( view at Drizly) and Cutwater Spirits (view at Total Wine) both do an excellent job of mimicking bartender-concocted flavors desired in a Margarita and packaging them into an easy-to-drink canned format. ![]()
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