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A lot of people seem to wonder if the margarita mix contains alcohol. If you are one of those people, I will give you the answer and also clear up some confusion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In general, a margarita mix will not contain alcohol. It is meant to be mixed with tequila, as a fast solution drink. However, it is often being confused with the pre-made margarita, also known as a Ready-to-Drink margarita, which contains alcohol.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to know more about the pre-made margaritas, what the margarita mix is made of, and which type’s to buy, read on!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Much Alcohol Is In a Margarita Mix?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As mentioned before it’s not the normal type of margarita mix that contains alcohol. It’s the pre-made margarita, but let’s check how much alcohol these contain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A margarita mix does not contain alcohol, as it is meant to be mixed with tequila. However, it is often confused with the pre-made margarita which on average contains 10% ABV. Although, they tend to range from 5-15% ABV.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of the pre-made margaritas you’ll find in the store is often in the range of 8-12%, but there are endless variants of this drink. So I would recommend just checking the labels… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyways! If you make your own margarita mix, you could add some kind of liqueur to it, and voila! It’s alcohol in it. So what we’re talking about here, are the store-bought ones. Margarita mixes are really easy to make as well (and I mean REALLY easy) if you’re looking to spare some money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this next section, I’ll show you what they’re made of, and the ingredients you need to make a quick and simple one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Is Margarita Mix Made of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are a BUNCH of different margarita mix variants on the market. Which I guess you already know… While they are different, they use mostly the same ingredients, just different combinations, and proportions. So let’s check what they are made of!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main ingredients in a margarita mix are lime juice, orange juice, and agave syrup. It should only have to be mixed with tequila, as the ingredients’ purpose is to replace the normal ingredients in a margarita. Proportions and what it’s made of vary, depending on type and brand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you are looking for what margarita mix to buy, or what ingredients to use when making it, there are some factors to consider. If you want to get the most authentic experience, knowing which ingredients and proportions to look for is crucial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re going to make your own margarita mix, this is even more important. So let me give you a quick introduction to the world of margarita.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A classic margarita, which is the most common one is made of tequila, triple sec (orange liqueur), and lime juice (also some salt and lime to rim the glass). These ingredients are not random, and neither is the amount of each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The margarita, especially the classic margarita, follows the cocktail ratio to what’s known as a sour cocktail. The ratio is about 2-1-1, it’s not always spot-on perfect, but it is a really good guideline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does it work? So the sour cocktail consists of a base liquor (not to be confused with liqueur!), a sweet part, and a sour part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our case, with the margarita, it will look like this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n