From utilizing completely different strategies to completely different components, these bartenders have the right ideas that can assist you create the meanest Margarita ever! Completely happy mixing!
Subhash Sankar
Head Mixologist at Alaia Belize
Ambergris Caye, Belize
“In case you desire a much less conventional Margarita, strive utilizing completely different spices like pepper or cayenne to reinforce the flavour. Pair with smoked coconut for stylish style.”
Ezequiel Barbosa
Bar Supervisor at Thompson Playa del Carmen
Thompson Playa del Carmen – Playa del Carmen, Mexico
“For a sweeter style, we use lemons as a substitute of the standard lime in our Margaritas at Thompson Playa del Carmen. Paired with Cointreau, the citrus lemon and orange flavors will make your drink style tropical and refreshing.”
Jennyfer Vieira
Meals & Beverage Administrator at Curaçao Marriott Seaside Resort
Curaçao Marriott Seaside Resort – Willemstad, Curaçao
“We suggest at all times utilizing contemporary squeezed lime juice, by no means bottled or a combination. To distinction the bitter style of the drink, rim your drink with sugar as a substitute of salt.”
Carlos Lassalle
Bartender
Lodge AKA Brickell – Miami, Florida
“The right Margarita ought to at all times have freshly squeezed lime juice, a stability of bitter and candy flavors, and really good Tequila”
Rosa Reyes
Regional Supervisor
Pisco y Nazca – South Florida (Miami, Kendall, and Doral and Washington DC)
“Margaritas needs to be saved easy. At all times begin with contemporary squeezed juices and pure agave as a sweetener. To present your Margarita extra taste or to spice issues up, shake your components with ripe items of juicy watermelon or contemporary jalapeños. Margaritas are the right cocktail for big teams as they are often batched forward of time and who doesn’t love a scrumptious and refreshing Margarita!”
Justin Whitman
Lead Bartender
MDRD on the Amway Grand Plaza, Curio Assortment by Hilton – Grand Rapids, Michigan
“Originating from the Daisy cocktail household tree, the margarita consists of simply 3-4 parts, which implies that high-quality components and stability are key. The primary mistake most individuals make is utilizing a store-bought margarita combine stuffed with pasteurized citrus, citric acid blends and a variety of faux sugars. You’ll be able to’t make a fantastic margarita with out contemporary lime juice and 100% agave tequila or mezcal. My typical go-to is a blanco tequila, like G4 Blanco or Fortaleza Blanco, or Banhez Mezcal Artesanal. To tie all of it collectively, a pleasant orange curacao. My favourite is Pierre Ferrand’s Dry”
Allen Lancaster
Grasp In-Home Mixologist
The Bar at The Spectator Lodge – Charleston, South Carolina
“When seeking to concoct the quintessential Margarita it begins with the tequila. A mid to higher degree plata/blanco will produce a lightweight clear cocktail. You possibly can additionally use a premium reposado or añejo if you happen to wished somewhat extra complexity. Secondly, you MUST use contemporary lime juice. Roses is for gimlets not Margaritas. Lastly, a high-quality orange liqueur akin to Cointreau, Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao, or Giffard triple sec will full your joyful alcoholic drink. Some people use a small quantity of straightforward syrup to spherical out the drink however it’s not vital.”
Jeisson Caro
Bar Supervisor
Solaz, A Luxurious Assortment Resort – Los Cabos, Mexico
“Take pleasure in each style, use the freshest components, and most of all, benefit from the house and the individuals with whom we’re toasting.”
Steve Sabol
Director of Meals & Beverage, Margaritaville Hollywood Seaside Resort
Margaritaville Hollywood Seaside Resort – Hollywood, Florida
“At Margaritaville, we’re generally known as the house of the Margarita for a purpose: we use our personal Margaritaville model Tequila, Triple Sec, and blend for the final word Marg. Choose up our components at your native liquor retailer to recreate it at house (though the whole lot tastes higher at our Margaritaville resorts!)”