How To Make Your Own Margarita Mix (+7 Restaurant-Inspired Recipes)
So, it's a day that ends in "y" and you've decided to treat yourself to a little DIY margarita at home. You've got the tequila, the salt, the fancy glass cup, and now you're on the search for the perfect margarita mix to bring it all together.
And if you've ever had the unfortunate experience of tasting those artificial, syrupy margarita mixes that come in single-use plastic jugs, you know there has to be something better out there.
Instead of drinking a big glass full of sugar and preservatives, why not make your own margarita mix at home? Once you realize just how easy and simple it is to DIY the mix, you'll never think about buying that highlighter yellow store-bought stuff again. What is Yellow #5 anyway?
Read on to learn how to DIY your own margarita mix, and some tasty marg recipes worth trying out.
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Homemade Sweet and Sour Margarita Mix
This recipe is so simple that you probably have all the ingredients at home already. Just add your favorite tequila!
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Homemade Fresh Fruit Margarita Mix
If you take your margaritas with some fruit, here's a DIY mix that can be adapted to use the full flavor of whatever fruits are currently in season.
And if you don't have any fresh fruit available, feel free to sub in some frozen fruit from Cascadian Farm.
3-Ingredient Margarita Mix
Here's the simplest margarita mix you'll find. It's made with just limes, water, and sugar. There's not a single preservative in sight!
Margarita Recipes
Now that you have the base for a basic margarita, here are a few thirst-quenching margarita recipes the enjoy on a nice sunny day.
Little cocktail umbrellas not included, but definitely recommended!
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Fresh Strawberry Margarita
Here's a classic twist on a traditional margarita, featuring fresh, local strawberries and a touch of strawberry liquor.
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Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Refreshing cucumber and spicy jalapeños come together in harmony to make this flavorful margarita.
This is not your average 4-ingredient margarita, and will definitely take a little more time to put together, but it will quickly become a Taco Tuesday or Happy Hour go-to.
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Kiwi Margarita
The texture of the kiwis and the addition of crushed ice gives this margarita a slushy consistency that's perfect on a hot summer day.
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Jalapeño Basil Lime Frozen Margarita
Here's another spicy margarita option that incorporates fresh basil to balance out the jalapeños.
If you don't prefer your margaritas blended, you could certainly just add ice instead.
Bonus points if you grew the basil and jalapeños yourself!
Salted Watermelon Margarita
Though this is a recipe you might have to hold off on trying until watermelons are in season, it's definitely a margarita worth mentioning!
Sweet watermelon, zesty lime, and coarse salt just pair together so perfectly!
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Rhubarb Passion Margarita
With rhubarb currently in season, now’s the time to add it to all of your dishes, including this margarita!
Fresh passion fruit may be a little more difficult to find, so feel free to sub in another fruit or just skip it altogether.
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Mango Margarita
Rather than going with the traditional salted rim for this margarita, try using some tajin instead!
It will add a nice spicy kick to contrast that sweet mango flavor.