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Margarita is one of the most famous drinks in the world, if not the most. Since it was first created there has been invented something called a margarita mix! Let’s discover what’s in a margarita mix and why they work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main ingredients in a margarita mix are agave syrup, lime juice, orange oil, and water. Margarita mix is supposed to be mixed with tequila, and taste like an authentic margarita. The proportions and ingredients vary depending on which type and brand you choose.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s not random that it’s exactly these ingredients that are utilized. If you want to learn more about their function in the margarita, this article is for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The purpose of the margarita mix is to make a good margarita<\/strong>, obviously. The only thing that has to be added is the tequila and it’s ready. And since it’s a margarita we’re trying to make following a margarita would make great sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Therefore knowing what’s in a margarita is crucial<\/strong>, in order for you to understand why the margarita mix contains the ingredients it does. The brands that produce the margarita mix know this very well.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n But why is the taste of the margarita mix varying then? You might ask. There are many factors to this, including the product price, how long they last, and they’re trying to make their own variant, just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anyways, let’s discover what a genuine classic margarita recipe looks like, and why it’s composed the way it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The margarita is part of the sour cocktail family<\/strong>, which is hundreds of years old but it’s still very relevant today. The idea behind this family is that the drinks that belong to it, are composed very alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The idea with the sour cocktail is as follows: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Not only that, but there is also a golden ratio which tells us how much of each part there should be in the mix. For a sour cocktail, it’s 2-1-1, which means there are 2 parts of base liquor, 1 part sweet, and 1 part sour. If you study recipes that belongs to this group, you will see that most of them are pretty damn close. (very handy for remembering recipes as well!<\/span>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n How does this apply to the margarita?<\/strong> This is the fun part, now it’s time to actually use the rule. So for a classic margarita, the recipe according to IBA (International Bartenders Association) is as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The recipe is only in milliliters (sorry to everyone who prefer oz.), anyways you get the idea. It’s about 2-1-1, there is a slight moderation, but you may find many bars following the rule more closely. For example<\/span> 2 oz. Tequila, 1 oz. Triple Sec and 1 oz. Lime juice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Enough about that!<\/strong> Now that you know how a margarita is constructed, you’re all set to understand why the margarita MIX is how it is, and also how you can pick the best ones. Or if you’re interested in making your own, even better!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The margarita mix is constructed to make the margarita satisfy this ratio. Not all do, but the ones (in my opinion) do! Let’s get to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since there is no tequila in a margarita mix, we only have to deal with the two last numbers in the ratio. So the sour and the sweet part. Normally the sweet part in the margarita is filled by the triple sec, but since that’s an alcoholic drink it has to be some ingredients to replace this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I hope this list was helpful! There is a bunch of other chemicals used in different ones. But these are the ones I look for, the more pure, the better, in our opinion here at Drink Mastery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ones I use to look after when reading a label are<\/strong> Agave nectar, lime juice, and orange oils. Preferably one with only these, and the best one I’ve found is Withco’s Agave Margarita. That one is incredible and does not contain any preservatives except the natural citric acid found in freshly squeezed lime juice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you’ve made up your mind on the margarita mix and know which one to buy (or how to make it yourself), you cannot stop here. There is only one ingredient left, the tequila!<\/strong> But choosing the wrong tequila can ruin the whole drink.<\/span> I will now show you how to pick the best possible tequila for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n With over a thousand brands registered for making tequila, it can be intimidating to choose the right one. Therefore, you’ll now learn what to look for when picking tequila for your margarita mix!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The first thing to look for when choosing tequila for the margarita is that it’s made from 100% agave. This is usually clearly labeled on the bottle. There are 4 main variants you can choose from. Most people prefer either blanco or reposado for the margarita.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s the short answer. Here is also a table over the different types of tequila, their age, and some information about each of them:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see what separates the types from each other is how long they have been aged in oak barrels after distillation. These are the most important types to know about. Now, which is best for the margarita?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most people do as mentioned earlier prefer the blanco or reposado. This is because they taste more pure agave, while the older ones have a more complex flavor, and therefore may be a bit too much for what we want in the tequila. They are however great to sip as they are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As you can see in the table, the blanco is also known as silver tequila. If you search the web for recipes, that’s often what they call it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n So the important thing to remember is that you want 100% agave and also that it’s either blanco or reposado! Alright, now you’re almost ready to make a perfect classic margarita! The only thing left now is to know how much to use when you are using margarita MIX.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Her seier me ka sort osv ogs\u00e5 viser me kor mykje \u00e5 blanda i neste avsnitt. D\u00e5 tar me fram 2-1-1 regelen.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Ingredients Explained<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients In a Margarita MIX: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How to Pick Tequila for Margarita<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Types of tequila:<\/strong><\/td> Aged in oak barrel:<\/strong><\/td> Information:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr> Blanco<\/strong>:<\/td> None<\/td> Straight from the still. Pure agave taste, no taste of oak barrel. Also called Plata or Silver.<\/td><\/tr> Reposado: <\/strong><\/td> More than 2 months less than a year.<\/td> “Rested”. Yellow-ish color. A hint of oak flavor, which differs on the age of barrel used.<\/td><\/tr> A\u00f1ejo<\/strong>:<\/td> More than 1 year less than 3 years.<\/td> “Aged”. Darker color than reposado. More oak flavor.<\/td><\/tr> Extra a\u00f1ejo:<\/strong><\/td> At least 3 years.<\/td> “Extra aged”. Darker color than a\u00f1ejo and more complex flavor.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n How Much Tequila to Use With Margarita Mix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n