Who could resist an ice-cold, delicious glass of a margarita on a hot summer afternoon? It’s simply the best way to greet the hot sun this season!
Learning how to make your perfect margarita should be one of your core talents as a host in your own home. It’s a classic cocktail that doesn’t require a professional bartender’s skills—and fortunately, its main ingredients of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice are easily found. At the same time, the margarita doesn’t follow a single recipe and is customizable to your liking. So add a bit of flair and your personal touch, and have fun while you’re at it!
One of the reasons why margaritas excite us is because of the adventure of creating modified recipes. Experiment on different liqueurs or different tequila brands, perfect that salt rim, and find your go-to agave syrup. This cocktail could be concocted in several ways, allowing you to make the drink flexible according to the occasion! For bigger batches, you can even create a recipe and put it in a margarita mixer.
Here are the different ways your can customize your perfect summer margarita at home:
Tip #1: All the Different Tequilas
The types of tequilas differentiate by the taste they produce, each influenced by the length of their aging time in oak barrels. For example, the bright and sparkly Blanco tequila has had no steeping time in oak. Meanwhile, the 3-month-aged Reposado tequila and the 1-year-aged Añejo tequila give a smoked and spicy taste!
Additionally, note that high-quality tequila is definitely worth the splurge. Choose brands that offer “100% de Agave” and “Hecho en Mexico” on the label to create the best margarita blend.
Tip #2: Go From Range to Range
Cocktails, usually made on the spot, could be customized depending on who’s drinking. The same goes for the margarita.
You first have to gauge what you or your guests want: sweet or dry, strong or weak? The sweetness or dryness can be adjusted using the agave syrup by ½ oz. Meanwhile, for strength, you can adjust the measurements of tequila, lime, and triple sec by equal parts first, then customize from there! Take notes as you play around to achieve your own signature recipe.
Tip #3: Stay Salty
The salt in a margarita enhances the sweet and fruity notes by canceling out the bitterness from the liqueur and lime juice. The importance of this ingredient is that it balances out the drink and makes it even more refreshing. But the salt doesn’t always have to go on the rim. Most people wouldn’t even bother with designing the glass, especially for large volumes of guests.
All you have to do is add a pinch or two of salt before shaking the drink, per glass.
Tip #4: The Small Details
There you go! You have your margarita. Now, you can decide whether you want it over ice or straight-up. And don’t forget the aesthetics! For added effect, add an ounce or two of anything sparkling, like sparkling wine or seltzer, and compensate with an additional ¼ oz. of agave syrup for a bolder texture.
Conclusion
It turns out cocktails are some of the simplest things you can make at home. They’re fun to make and experiment with, whether you’re alone or with your friends! The next time you host your summer party, your guests will indeed have the best time as they sip your secret recipe. So enjoy the season, and drink responsibly!
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