What to Serve with Margaritas
If you are having a party where you are making a pitcher of my margaritas, then make some of these great dishes too!
Tequila: You will want to use a gold tequila that is made from 100% agave. Read more on this below. Orange liqueur: I would recommend using Cointreau for this recipe. It makes for the best margaritas. If your budget only allows for triple sec, you will still love this. Read more on this below. Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix: This is the secret ingredient that makes for the best margaritas; it makes for the perfect balance of sweetness. While some recipes call simple syrup and lime juice, I find that this homemade recipe (which is sugar, fresh lime juice and fresh lemon juice) leads to true perfection. It is worth the time it takes to make, and freezes great so you can make margaritas all the time.
Use 100% agave tequila. You want to look for one that is made from 100% agave (the plant that tequila is made from). Alternatives combine agave and sugar, making a hang over more likely. Grab a bottle of gold (Añejo or reposado) tequila. Gold tequila is that color because it has been aged longer. As a result it has a richer flavor than silver tequila, which leads to a better margarita. Pick a good brand. Keep in mind that there are good tequilas at each price point. Patrón is a great higher end option, Milagro is perfect for a mid-range budget, and Epsolón or El Jimador are great choices for a lower range budget.
Triple Sec comes in many different brands and is generally the cheapest option. Cointreau is a specific brand and does the same job as triple sec with a higher alcohol content and better flavor. Grand Marnier is also delicious and makes an elevated homemade margarita, but also contains cognac. It’s alcohol content is similar to Cointreau.
1 1/4 cup Añejo tequila 1 1/4 cup sweet and sour mix 1/2 cup orange liqueur
Jalapeño Margaritas: This is my favorite variation of all. Just a few fresh jalapeños really change the taste in the best way imaginable. Frozen Margarita Recipe: If you like your margaritas frozen, this one is for you. Strawberry Margaritas: Also frozen, this is a fun recipe, perfect for parties. Watermelon Margaritas: This is a cocktail you should make all summer long. Coconut Margaritas: Any time you are wishing you were on a tropical island, this is the recipe you should reach for. Strawberry Mango Margarita: Another great frozen cocktail, this has tropical vibes. Apple Cider Margaritas: Please just trust me when I tell you this needs to be your fall cocktail.
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If you make this great margarita recipe or any of my other recipes, please leave me a comment and let me know what you think!
