How to Make a Margarita (and 5 Mistakes to Avoid) | Bottle Service

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[davidclark]

Finally. A video straight to the point without 10 minutes of introductions, last episode recaps, next week news, and 49 ads in between. Well done!

[HeyBartender]

Not using fresh ingredients is a HUGE mistake. That rule is at the top of my list.

[desertratPS]

I use almost the exact proportions you use. I use 2 parts tequila to 1 part each of Cointreau/triplesec and fresh lime juice. Great idea to use a lime to salt the rim. The only thing I would add is that I freeze my glass ahead of time. That accomplishes 2 things. First, it keeps everything colder and helps reduce ice melting. Second, I love a really cold, but not frozen, margarita. A frozen glass gets me exactly what I like. I’d never drink a margarita from a bottle for exactly the reasons you mention.

[msgal]

I put my blender container thingy in the freezer for an hour. Put ingredients in it at last minute following your recipe. Nailed it! Really good. Funny, that container thingy now stays in the freezer. Thanks. 😃

[Chris_Styles]

1:47 Yes! Please avoid this stuff! He nailed every mistake. Excellent

[karekorn]

I prefer Grand Marnier, and 1/2 oz of pure agave syrup too. Yum!

[garys]

I love the fact you are using a vitamix, and I do like to use agave nectar for sweetener

[jussgabbie]

Original products or ingredients or we say "From Scratch" always comes out the BEST ‼️👏👏 Even w cooking . I'm a witness and I agree

[tbobtbob]

I'm the margarita master and I regularly drink them at the 2 bars where they were probably invented (Ensenada). Cheap blanco tequila makes the best margarita ( I agree to avoid weird-flavored off brands). I generally agree with everything else, except that some mixes taste much better than an authentic margarita.

[donkeyheads]

Everyone has their own favorite recipe. I use 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Curaçao, and 0.5 oz simple sugar. I only salt the outside of the rim so that salt doesn't fall into the drink and mess up the flavor. Yum!

[MoDavI-sliy]

I would definitely put a little agave in mine.

[jean-francoispoitras]

I use 1oz of fresh lime juice instead of 3/4oz stated in the video and it turns out to be the best balance for me. Most restaurants and bars will add simple syrup to the non frozen version and it’s awful. Kudos to this video for making me a fan of margaritas!!

[oldschoolcop.magnum]

I’ve had three so far. I’m going to bed. 🤣🤪😴

[georgebailey]

You are doing god's work my friend!

[marcusallgood]

You are very kind and decent man. God bless you and those you love.

[barbaraowens]

This is how I learned how to make a perfect margarita in mixology school in the '70's. Quality tequila, Cointreau, lime juice.

[gorgeousya]

You are absolutely right about this whole video love it

[lrvogt]

100% pure agave tequila can still be flavored with additives. Tequila matchmakers has a list of additive free brands. I think Tres Agave and Arette make very good inexpensive blancos perfect for mixing. I've never had a triple sec that didn't taste like chemicals but there could be some. Cointreau is the standard and very good but using agave nectar instead is very tasty too. Check your limes before you start too. My last batch was nasty harsh and bitter. Had to trash them.

[cathya]

100% agave so much better and it does not burn I used to like the cheap stuff Margaritaville tortilla Montezuma I have learned the hard way do not do it spend the 15 to 30 bucks on a decent bottle it's probably cheaper where you live because I'm in Pennsylvania and alcohol prices kind of stuck here but trust me go for the decent tequila

[jmiller]

Grand marnier + reposado + 15ml ancho reyes jalapeno makes a super margarita