How to Make a Margarita (and 5 Mistakes to Avoid) | Bottle Service

[@davidclark6694]

Finally. A video straight to the point without 10 minutes of introductions, last episode recaps, next week news, and 49 ads in between. Well done!

[@ChristopherAndersonPirate]

I don’t see these but I see this comment on every video, so I think this is a sham

[@HeyBartender]

Not using fresh ingredients is a HUGE mistake. That rule is at the top of my list.

[@desertratPS]

I use almost the exact proportions you use. I use 2 parts tequila to 1 part each of Cointreau/triplesec and fresh lime juice. Great idea to use a lime to salt the rim. The only thing I would add is that I freeze my glass ahead of time. That accomplishes 2 things. First, it keeps everything colder and helps reduce ice melting. Second, I love a really cold, but not frozen, margarita. A frozen glass gets me exactly what I like. I’d never drink a margarita from a bottle for exactly the reasons you mention.

[@judywright4241]

Great idea! Thanks💕👍🏻

[@travelinbutterfly1]

How long do you freeze the glass for, and what glass do you use?

[@Nataly4]

I want a margarita NOW 🤤

[@clblueray144]

My favorite all time drink ! And the beach 🏖️ yes please 🤠

[@ms22401gal]

I put my blender container thingy in the freezer for an hour. Put ingredients in it at last minute following your recipe. Nailed it! Really good. Funny, that container thingy now stays in the freezer. Thanks. 😃

[@foodandwine]

Such a great idea!

[@jussgabbie6531]

Original products or ingredients or we say "From Scratch" always comes out the BEST ‼️👏👏 Even w cooking . I'm a witness and I agree

[@karekorn78]

I prefer Grand Marnier, and 1/2 oz of pure agave syrup too. Yum!

[@georgebailey7256]

You are doing god's work my friend!

[@marcusallgood5198]

You are very kind and decent man. God bless you and those you love.

[@garys9718]

I love the fact you are using a vitamix, and I do like to use agave nectar for sweetener

[@lrvogt1257]

100% pure agave tequila can still be flavored with additives. Tequila matchmakers has a list of additive free brands. I think Tres Agave and Arette make very good inexpensive blancos perfect for mixing. I've never had a triple sec that didn't taste like chemicals but there could be some. Cointreau is the standard and very good but using agave nectar instead is very tasty too. Check your limes before you start too. My last batch was nasty harsh and bitter. Had to trash them.

[@donkeyheads]

Everyone has their own favorite recipe. I use 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz Curaçao, and 0.5 oz simple sugar. I only salt the outside of the rim so that salt doesn't fall into the drink and mess up the flavor. Yum!

[@oldschoolcop.357magnum]

I’ve had three so far. I’m going to bed. 🤣🤪😴

[@jean-francoispoitras6857]

I use 1oz of fresh lime juice instead of 3/4oz stated in the video and it turns out to be the best balance for me. Most restaurants and bars will add simple syrup to the non frozen version and it’s awful. Kudos to this video for making me a fan of margaritas!!

[@audioa41]

I’m a bartender in nyc… I’ve worked at 3 different cocktail bars. Try this… This recipe is tried and true… 2oz tequila 1oz lime .75 simple syrup Skip the orange liqueur. This recipe is easier, cheaper and tastes better. If you want less sweet you can do .75 lime/.5 simple. But typically people who order a margarita are looking for a sweet drink not a strong drink.

[@Chris_Styles]

1:47 Yes! Please avoid this stuff! He nailed every mistake. Excellent

[@tbobtbob330]

I'm the margarita master and I regularly drink them at the 2 bars where they were probably invented (Ensenada). Cheap blanco tequila makes the best margarita ( I agree to avoid weird-flavored off brands). I generally agree with everything else, except that some mixes taste much better than an authentic margarita.

[@sheilanaduriak1269]

Thanks for the tips. Cheers!

[@Ladydessa]

This was very helpful. Cheers 🥂

[@foodandwine]

Glad it was helpful!

[@desireewalls2467]

First

[@gorgeousya7760]

You are absolutely right about this whole video love it

[@barbaraowens2299]

This is how I learned how to make a perfect margarita in mixology school in the '70's. Quality tequila, Cointreau, lime juice.

[@cathya7045]

100% agave so much better and it does not burn I used to like the cheap stuff Margaritaville tortilla Montezuma I have learned the hard way do not do it spend the 15 to 30 bucks on a decent bottle it's probably cheaper where you live because I'm in Pennsylvania and alcohol prices kind of stuck here but trust me go for the decent tequila

[@Mbartn]

Awesome video! I'm a novice at making drinks; never made margaritas but now that I have a Vitamix and my friends are a little demanding, lol. What portions of the ingredients would I use in a 48oz container and how delicious margaritas would come from that container, at a time? THANX in Advance

[@nekojaf]

Writing a video game route where you mix a margarita in one scene and you need some options to screw it up to make the character disappointed in you if so desired so this was very informative in teaching me how to make the worst margarita. Thank you wise looking stranger.

[@edcarpenter6284]

Ray, EXCELLENT presentation!! Never addressed in this such a fine manner back when I was learning bartending while in college... 40 years ago!!... THANKS!

[@nelysus]

Excellent 👍

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

I would definitely put a little agave in mine.

[@jayrock497]

Nice riding. Is the R3 quicker from a drag race point of view?

[@Zermie]

You got a thumbs up from me for that slow-mo scene. gg wp

[@microbeerreviews]

Fun and easy video to the point for tasty maragritas for years!

[@melissahernandez4329]

Thank you!!!

[@rajr4034]

Watched this as I made a “ pre mixed margarita “ this was 10/10 thank you ! Pre mix is to sweet

[@lrvogt1257]

Some orange liqueurs work better with specific Tequilas. "How to Drink" KZbin did a matrix of multiple tequilas and multiple orange Ls and it was illuminating how different they blend. I like Arette blanco and I think it works best with Grand Marnier. I love Clémont Créole Shrubb but not with Arette. The blend comes off a bit sharp but it might work better with a less tangy reposado.

[@dj.foreplay3950]

Thanks for the video. I'm trying this for sure.

[@dxchito]

Thanks Brotha awesome Margarita 👌😋

[@tequila_and_bullies3150]

6th mistake and biggest is to not use Diffused 100% agave tequila like Jose Cuervo 1800. Use El Tequileño, Arette, Cascahuin or Cimarron

[@charliekim4225]

Roses lime juice is great

[@MicEffect]

I made my first margarita in my Vitamix unfortunately all I have is margarita mix at the moment but my preference would be simple ingredients but I ran out of simple syrup. When I made it though I ended up with a lot of slush as opposed to I'm more liquid consistency I think I need to use a little more liquid or a little less ice when making my drink in the Vitamix

[@tylerdarroch5512]

I will follow this minus the simple syrup. I always find simple syrup and triple sec together to be too sweet

[@leecourtney1225]

It's pedantic and that classic Margarita is a winner but I always prefer it served 'up' as it originally was, for a real treat Grand Marnier instead of Cointreau is a winner, you may need a little simple/agave though as not a sweet, I love my Margarita's super tart however so forgo any sweetner over and above the sweetness the orange drink brings

[@jussgabbie6531]

As far as simple syrup . What would you recommend ?

[@violetgaribyan-jg9ll]

Thank you 👍🏻🍹🍒🌼🌺

[@veeray7045]

Simple syrup in the frozen but not in the on-the-rocks version? Just curious.

[@msinksgyap2176]

Looks so delicious and super pretty

[@cathya7045]

Don't use margarita mix if you're using a crappy one yes if you're using a decent quality sounds like it's not bad I'm using zing Zang and it tastes really good

[@wreckemraider1924]

Nah, all margarita mixes are crap. Dont use them unless you want shitty margs.

[@MagaRickn]

Looks good! We like a little agave nectar in our rocks margaritas. Kinda like your simple syrup in your frozen drink. Also like Gran Marnier or triple sec or cointreau. Each has a little different flavor. But, as I am a drinking bartender here at home and making margaritas from scratch can get kinda time consuming! Here in Texas we have found that Republic makes some nice margarita mixes. Classic, jalapeno, prickly pear, etc. Some I don't care for, most are good. :)

[@jmiller7412]

Grand marnier + reposado + 15ml ancho reyes jalapeno makes a super margarita

[@sutiam99]

Thank you guy

[@lindsayparker2965]

you need to double up the quantities mate, other than that its very good advice/mixing ratios.

[@andriak2857]

How do you prevent the lime juice from getting bitter ??

[@lostabroad365]

Subscribed!

[@sheryljeanne]

Okay. Mistake #3. Let's go back... Im following you now...

[@javierbouzada3788]

Why the first cocktail does not hace syrup and the frozen one does?

[@amandathrift7204]

Agalime organic mix is my go to

[@gratefultube]

recommendations on diffuser / non-diffuser tequila?

[@Ghorda9]

don't bother with diffuser, they tend to be bland.

[@gratefultube]

@@Ghorda9 We like Herradura and Altos. Both non-diffused?

[@kthewhite7453]

I made this drink with his measurements and found it to be a bit too strong for my liking. Reduced the alcohol measurements a smidge and it was good.

[@nickoleon2928]

Try the same but with a good triple sec that contains less than 18% alcohol. Cointreau is 40% alcohol so maybe thats why its strong for you.

[@krystalmora2109]

Add agave syrup to sweeten it up

[@Ghorda9]

@@nickoleon2928 then the orange wont come through as much, it's definitely a sipping drink.

[@Brenda-l7d1r]

I don’t drink hardly often, but I know a good margarita when my legs stop hurting. I never finish it when that happens… lol… my husband gets the rest.

[@martindebeer1835]

This guy looks like if Guy Fieri wanted the bank to give him a loan.

[@melissahernandez4329]

Is there a way to make it in “bulk” ahead of time to avoid having to keep serving per person at parties? For both on the rocks and frozen :)

[@Ghorda9]

you have to use the juice within a day or two.

[@bradkohl99]

@@Ghorda9 the juice starts to oxidize within minutes, not a day. The second you cut into that lime, it’s worse and worse every 10 minutes. If you’re not making a superfruit juice, cut and squeeze your limes the second you want to use them.

[@Ghorda9]

@@bradkohl99 the juice doesn't go as bad as you think it does, Dave Arnold did a test on this and came to the conclusion they lime juice actually gets better each hour before it starts to worsen and then go bad.

[@bradkohl99]

@@Ghorda9 so my first hand experience of having to trash fresh squeezed lime halfway through a shift is me being wrong? Nah.

[@Ghorda9]

@@bradkohl99 except this is just your experience, most likely just once as well, this is something that at least a couple of people have experimented with and have proven otherwise with guests blind tasting. It is likely that your batch was bad or it was stored poorly.

[@about47t-rexes12]

How do you get so much liquid? When I shake this in ice I barely get any liquid and its way to strong

[@delinquense]

Actually, a real aficionado knows that salt doesn't go on the inside of the rim. It will end up in your drink when you tilt your glass thereby altering the taste. to prevent this issue....make sure to run the lemon on the outside of the glass only.

[@delinquense]

Yes, use Kosher or sea salt. Practically anything but table salt. I grind my own as I need it. Nothing could ruin the drink quicker than a hit of salt on your palate.

[@scottblanchette5675]

For frozen buy you a margarita machine add 1 bag(2lb)of Lasco Lime mix, add one 1.75 tequila El Destilador, and use Grand Marnier instead of triple sec.top off with water until it reaches 2 1/2 gallons mark in the machine. Wait 3 hours and you will have a Margarita that is equall if not better to any Margarita in any Mexican restaurant in Houston.

[@laSimp1icite]

What’s up with America an not using fresh ingredients?

[@scottblanchette5675]

@@laSimp1icite I've tried every recipe under the sun and Lasco taste 50x better than any fresh squeeze limes recipe I have ever used. I guess everyone has different taste.

[@mikecampbell7558]

@@scottblanchette5675 I don't know where you live but here in Canada it is impossible to get nice ripe limes and that affects the taste, when I was in Belize and had fresh limes all the time it was a completely different Margarita..

[@Cmarier2]

Lucky wife! 😜 Cheers 🍸

[@santiagorivera1562]

Can you use agave syrup instead of simple syrup?

[@philm2304]

Yes. I always use agave nectar from Total Wine.

[@anzeexotwod3322]

Wait so you only use simple syrup when making frozen margaritas right?

[@ScaldingCold]

According to the video, that is correct, but you can add it to the rocks version too or better yet, agave syrup. Up to you, whatever tastes best to you, there is no steadfast rule

[@freeiran6492]

Awesome 😅

[@gaelicreaction1049]

Who else is here after getting incredible drunk after drinking a tonne of margaritas and wants to learn more about this incredible drink?

[@Rage_net]

Was Cinco De Mayo for me. Lmao!

[@PersonaChick]

I'm more here to learn how to make it for girls night since this will be cheaper than going to a Mexican restaurant 🤣🤣🤣

[@fastnbulbouss]

I'm an old geezer....but when I was bartending, last century, we used egg whites in the mix to create froth. And a dash of Roses Lime Juice. I see you don't use egg whites either . 😎

[@MiloTheRuler]

That's definitely not a margarita then...

[@ThePdxster]

There was a great Mexican restaurant (long gone but not forgotten) in my city that did that. Served them by the pitcher along with glasses full of ice. Pour your own marg. Loved it!!

[@jens8223]

Sounds nasty

[@Ghorda9]

@@jens8223 it's not, egg white is flavorless and foams up like a meringue, it's a common addition to a lot of shaken sour cocktails.

[@audioa41]

As a bartender in nyc… here’s the recipe. Skip the triple sec. (Technically this is a “Tommy’s margarita” but I’ve worked at 3 bars and we all do this, no customer has ever asked about the orange liqueur. This recipe is better and easier… 2oz tequila 1oz lime .75 simple syrup. Here’s a tip… don’t shake. Roll. In other words don’t put ice in the cup and the tin and shake and double strain back into the cup. Just put the ice in the tin, do a light rolling motion (not a shake) and dump all in the glass. By “rolling” and not shaking the drink still gets chilled and diluted, but not aerated and doesn’t get any little ice chunks. Plus it’s faster, requires less ice and now you don’t to have to wash strainers. Roll about 20 seconds. And dump straight into the glass So yeah, do that recipe and you impress people. Having a party? Multiple those specs by 3 and you do that twice and in no time you have 6 great tasting margs. Another tip… only salt half the rim. That way if people want salt they got it and if not half doesn’t have it. Another tip. Just never use triple sec orange liqueur. Instead use either cuantro or dry curaçao as you orange liqueur. (And don’t use orange liqueur in a margarita.)

[@MobileAngel-i5c]

Thank ဆရာ❤

[@pokey5428]

He says "simple syrup" like everyone knows what that is. I've been making this recipe for frozen margaritas for decades and have always gotten rave reviews. Call me a heretic, but I use frozen limeade (lime and simple syrup). Fill blender with ice. Spoon in one container of frozen limeade (small size). Use the empty limeade container to measure out your tequila (full container) and pour over the ice, then fill 1/2 way with triple Sec and add that to the blender. Cover and blend until smooth--serve in a salted stemmed glass. It comes out perfect every time.

[@TheKoog97]

how does someone looking up/getting recommended videos about margaritas not know what Simple Syrup is? lol

[@kasino7132]

@@TheKoog97 my same exact thought. worst case scenario... google simple syrup how is that not a known thing to do?

[@kccodex8931]

It's Simple Syrup...you Simpleton...common knowledge. Next you'll be Googling "Ice"...😃

[@VonnieVon2009]

How much Ice? I feel like that’s an important part of not having it too watered down.

[@pokey5428]

@@kccodex8931 Troll much?

[@almaherman_fit]

1800 my favorite tequila!!!

[@giusgius9299]

I add some sugar. It much better. What about tequila? Blanco or Reposado?

[@deathdecorvid9926]

What simple syrup is good for this???

[@LindaLanglitz642]

The kind you make. Equal parts sugar and water; heat till sugar is completely dissolved. Keeps well in frig.

[@TheAlnice2g]

Nice, but I prefer using a great respasado tequila, I prefer Fortalaza, it gives it a nice Smokey vanilla flavor. 1oz fresh squeeze lime, 1/2 oz Cointreau, And for a more slight sweetner, I’d use Agave 3/4 oz. :)

[@wallys123]

Fortaleza is too good to put in a margarita. Neat, and sip it. Enjoy the ride. Like your recipe though...

[@bradkohl99]

Try it will mexcal. Thank me later.

[@kaylaflores9852]

he is on point !

[@geraldbrienza4474]

Needs a little agave syrup....

[@kccodex8931]

Might as well make Kool-aid 😀

[@bjardine13]

Add a little agave or real honey, makes it taste great!

[@dantrav1927]

Perfect but Combier is the worlds best triple sec imho.

[@sdroobl]

Why simple syrup in the frozen margarita?

[@sandykennedy9361]

He probably made it himself! 1:1 ratio of sugar and water in a pot and let it boil until syrupy. I’m sure there’s a great video on here somewhere.

[@sdroobl]

@@sandykennedy9361 no, i know how to make it, but why in a margarita? Its an sour and salty drink

[@peterkeigwin847]

Is it bad that I always drink 12 oz margaritas?

[@bradkohl99]

To break your “only lime” theory, good bars are making super fruit juices, like oleo sacrum, which has yielded better reviews. A touch of OJ (less than half an ounce) gives it a bit more sweetness, and a lot more prominent colour, unlike just lime juice. Also, ditch the simple and use agave syrup.

[@kaylak8478]

Lord, thanks for hanging in my heart where you keep my heart warm in Jesus name, amen.

[@fotyfar]

A pro 👍

[@laurawatts6434]

The frozen doesn’t look frozen 🥶 but good tips!

[@DJRUDEE]

Minus the 1800, one of the worst diffusor industrially made so called tequila - sub with a quality blanco then you have a margarita : )

[@carriefawcett9990]

At first glance i thought this was Alec Baldwin 😂

[@c0rnf1ake]

yo it's my first margarita...sooo strong... not sure I can drink these. Anyone else experiencing this? I thought it looked extremely strong but also I don't really like the flavour. Using Contreu and Jose Cuervo... so... thought it would be decent. But bloody hell, double tequila and a single Contreau will wreck me. Overpowering

[@hootiehoogaming]

Why not Grand Marnier ?

[@bradkohl99]

Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Curaciao, or Triple Sec can be interchangeable, as they’re all orange liquers. Cointreau is the choice of basically any serious bar or restaurant, as it’s a lot smoother. Triple Sec is pretty abrasive, curaciao is overly sweet, and grand marnier just doesn’t cut through as well (in my experience).

[@forex-rwanda]

Dont u use blurcracao

[@NaturalMagi123]

1800 is not 100% agave they use additives your legally allowed to add up to 4% additives and still call it 100% 1800 is one of the ones who use additives

[@neildesperandum6114]

You didn’t mention salt! The very best sea salt flakes. None of that dreadful table salt rubbish. Or was that a given?

[@jean-francoispoitras6857]

That’s what I was going to say. Kosher salt is what you’re looking for. Table salt tastes TERRIBLE in a margarita

[@TheAceLewis]

Drinking alcohol: poisoning yourself for fun Corn syrup, yellow 5, natural flavors: poisoning yourself by collateral

[@fv1291]

Frozen limeade, ice, tequila.

[@cacervantes68]

GREAT Commentary and opinion on everything, but that Shake Definately needs some work. more wrist, longer movement. not super short and stiff. anyway, nice vid. 100% agaveeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnwilde164]

I thought it was 1 ounce of lime juice. Mistake #6?

[@ericktellez7632]

🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽👍

[@jaderesendez386]

Could you tell me how to fill up a margarita machine lol

[@jens8223]

I think he didn't use enough lime

[@dallasacuff9335]

Love good margaritas ! Hey, if anyone is wanting to open a bar, I just designed my bar on build a bar app. Check it out !

[@gunsnstuff4040]

I never knew Brett Kavanaugh was a bartender.

[@Alarmond007]

Frozen marg is brain freeze in a cup.