{"id":642,"date":"2021-10-22T09:02:07","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T07:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drinkmastery.com\/?p=642"},"modified":"2022-04-20T17:05:41","modified_gmt":"2022-04-20T15:05:41","slug":"how-to-fix-a-bad-margarita-list-of-problems-with-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drinkmastery.com\/how-to-fix-a-bad-margarita-list-of-problems-with-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Bad Margarita: List of problems with solution"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
It’s very easy to mess up the margarita. You may even have followed the recipe to the letter, and it’s still not right. This is a very common problem, and in this article, you’ll learn why and how to save your precious margarita!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To fix a bad margarita, you’ll first need to determine which taste you don’t like. Usually, there is too much or not enough of a certain taste. If it’s not enough, you just add more of what’s lacking. However, if there is too much of a taste, you’ll need to add more of a counteracting taste.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, if you’re wondering what’s counteracting the taste you’re having a problem with, I’ve listed them all in this article. But firstly, an introduction to why the margarita is made the way it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Firstly, I just want to give an introduction to the ingredients in a margarita. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The margarita is one of the most famous cocktails in the world, and that is not without reason. People love this drink! However, you may not be one of those people at the moment, but give the cocktail a chance! It may just not be balanced the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The margarita belongs to the sour cocktail family, <\/strong>which all follows the same mix ratio. This ratio is what all of the margarita recipes are based on with slight adjustments. Chances are you are following one of these adjusted recipes as they are dominating the internet… <\/p>\n\n\n\n Well then, is this what’s causing your problems? It may be! But probably not the biggest factor. However, the official margarita recipe, yes, you read that right! There is actually an official recipe of the classic margarita<\/a>, published by the IBA. And it would be reasonable to think this is the one most people would prefer?<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is a clear answer to that question tho. In my opinion, many of the recipes online are really good. There is a reason the adjustments were made… The important part is that you find one that you are happy with<\/span>, that’s all that matters to us at Drink Mastery!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s get back to the sour cocktail ratio, once you know it, suddenly the margarita recipe will make so much sense! And it’s much easier to identify where the problem lies with your cocktail. All margarita types follow this system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ratio is very simple, it’s just 2-1-1<\/strong>. Two parts liquor- one part sweet – one part sour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s how it applies to the classic margarita:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n That’s it! If you compare it to the official recipe by IBA, you will notice it differs a bit. This is just the foundation and then they have done some modifications to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The ratio in itself is supposed to make a perfect balance between the tastes. However, you may actually follow the recipe to the letter and end up with a margarita that still doesn’t satisfy your tastebuds! Why is this?<\/p>\n\n\n\nIngredients and Their Function<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Base liquor<\/strong>:<\/td> 100% agave tequila<\/td><\/tr> Sweet part<\/strong>:<\/td> Triple sec (orange liqueur)<\/td><\/tr> Sour part:<\/strong><\/td> Freshly squeezed lime juice<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Why Recipes Can’t be Blindly Followed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n