How to Make the Best Fresh Margaritas and Classic Guacamole

[@ghw7192]

I love margaritas, I love guacamole and I love Bridget, so this is a win win win episode! Thank you Bridget and thank you ATK!

[@ramrod132]

For the zest in the margarita- if you mix the zest into the sugar and let it rest for 30 minutes or an hour, it does a much better job of extracting the oil. Using that, you could probably skip the refrigerated rest entirely. This is based on a technique for creating oleo saccharum, or "oiled sugar," used for creating cocktails as far back as the 17th century.

[@jessicaphillips36]

I do this for margaritas as well as fresh lemonade. You get a really amazing aroma and flavor.

[@8minecrafter8]

It's kinda wild how what starts as a dry sugar+zest turns into a syrupy amazing extraction given just a little time. Definitely recommend this technique.

[@suzanne4504]

Bright and Balanced Margaritas are looking so delicious. Bridget is bright and Balanced, too!

[@mikethornton3387]

I love you, Bridget! Julia has an “At Home” show. I wish you did too! I watch all the ATK shows, including Cook’s Country on Pluto TV. You’ve always been my favorite. I love your sense of humor!

[@travissimpson7061]

They both cook from home so we can and do enjoy both❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@travissimpson7061 Except that Julia has her own show over on Pluto TV.

[@travissimpson7061]

@@johnhpalmer6098 really? What is the name of it? I would love to meet both Ms. J & Ms. B. and have them teach me to cook.

[@johnhpalmer6098]

@@travissimpson7061 The show itself is just Julia at home in her kitchen and airs on Pluto TV and is billed as Julia at Home. It's similar to how she did her segments for ATK when they did the shows at home during the early days of the pandemic. So not as much OK, this is how you do this kind of teaching but she does dispense with trips and tricks and in 2021, on set, she did a segment where she demonstrates her favorite protein packed meals and that is found on America's Test Kitchen on KZbin. She's been doing ATK since 2000, and was one of the two on screen test cooks when the show began, along with Bridget Lancaster. As far as I know, Bridget does not do her own show, yet, but does home segments for ATK. She is trained as a cook, has a AEO I think degree and 2 more ans has worked in the food service industry before coming to ATK and resides with her husband Ian in Natick Mass in a modest suburban home Ian is a fish monger and they share their house with their daughter Marta and formerly 2 dogs, but one passed away this past spring/summer, and I believe both are labs. The show she does for Pluto is in her kitchen.

[@travissimpson7061]

@@johnhpalmer6098 thank you very much. I saw the episode of ATK while Christopher was host, when Ian came on to talk about Cod and how to shop for your seafood. I love cooking shows and when I saw the name of ATK on the local PBS channel here in Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Florida, I simply had to watch to learn what they had to say and show me. I thought they'd be testing kitchen items and foods and I am so glad I found ATK... Then to discover that Cooks Country was their show too🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😘😘😘... I made my roommate watch these shows and he fell in love with them too. I REALLY am happy that Julia and Bridget became both shows' hosts.

[@9Xavier1]

I use Cointreau for my margaritas, and agave nectar for the sweetener. Hadn’t thought of zesting the limes though or using lemon. For the guacamole, I like to use a potato masher to get the avocados broken down, and I add garlic to mine.

[@billsedutto8824]

This is what I was gonna say. Cointreau and agave are the only way to go. I’ve always zested my limes. It adds a lot of flavor. I’ve never let it sit and I leave the zest in the drink. It’s not that noticeable.

[@HeatherValentineMsFoodie]

I agree 💯 lemon and LIMES!! Absolutely salt! Love the zest idea thank you xoxo🍸

[@victorbaer8463]

Perfect drink, equal parts Bridget and Margarita

[@jonnyrox116]

Try slicing the onion and rinsing it in cold water before finely chopping it, it'll retain the onion flavor without the sulphur odor and taste.

[@seanswinton6242]

I'll have to try this. Your advice as well. Just finally added avocados to my diet and am learning how to make quality guacamole. Due to lousy guacamole given to me as a kid I by relatives and at some restaurants, I didn't like avocados and guacamole. I had major surgery and one of my sisters grilled some avocados with breakfast and I saw the light! Avocados are apart of my daily diet. This will be my first attempt at guacamole. Friends and university mates drank Margaritas frequently, however I didn't. I don't drink very much. About to try this as well. It will also be the first time I've made my own margaritas. Now I have good instructions!🍹

[@colel8524]

Grapefruit spoons are great for deseeding chiles

[@2Hearts3]

Yummm... Looks so good, can almost taste it... Maybe another sip to be sure... Yep! And the next sip even better than the first. Love your channel, your recipes, your TV show. Always delicious! 👍 Cheers 🥂😊

[@anneweglewski2504]

Best combo ever. Love salt and Tajin on the rim.

[@andreaspopp623]

Hi Bridget, thanks for all the good advise. When using zest, it is important, in my opinion to ONLY use organic fruits. Greetings, Andreas

[@preciousowusu7743]

I love both.

[@demenshea]

Omg....delicious!

[@camillenguyen4666]

As you said: it’s perfection!

[@Freabyrd]

Great looking recipes 👍 Great looking Bob Kramer Santoku as well! What a beauty

[@alantaylor2117]

What a great mix....

[@pamelatetterton8129]

Love this.

[@johnpurdum8126]

This was a fun segment to watch! I was rolling towards the end!

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Not yet making one but I'm already drooling.

[@josi20]

Hmmmm so good

[@oliviaromero650]

loved this recipe.

[@jacruick]

Ohhhhh… I’m So making both of these!

[@holly_kay5570]

Looks delicious!

[@jhford1234]

America's Test Kitchen...doing the Lord's work here. Thank you!!

[@elisaangel9789]

I will make this! It looks delicious.

[@jengus1951]

Wish I had been there to join in!!! Looks so good!

[@jolenecaruso8948]

Love it!

[@lindacarson4034]

Both recipes look awesome! Thank you!

[@arejetko]

Your recipes are always amazing.

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Just came home from my neighbor's house. His Margaritas are the BEST I'VE EVER HAD!!!!! No exaggeration! And I live within 50 miles of the Mexican border.

[@kmacfawn]

Best margarita I've ever made! Thank you!

[@JoeyRhubarb]

I feel sorry for you.

[@vincef329]

I made margaritas just as Bridget says, wow, the best. Then I made with bottled juices and the cheapest triple sec I had on hand and it's still a very respectable drink, better than bottle mixes for sure. Thanks ATK

[@brendahightower2793]

This is good info. I love margaritas & guacamole. Will have to try. TYFS!!!

[@saulmartindelcampo5483]

you should try the Guacamole my mom's style: just mashed avocado, a little olive oil, little red wine vinegar, salt and cracked pepper. It becomes creamy and full or flavor, with the best silky texture

[@kaaroofficial4448]

Wooow so nice 😊 thanks for sharing 😍

[@noyfub]

Gonna have to try that!

[@DJKrispyEnt]

Flexing on us with that knife! So happy you didn’t use the side of it to press the salt, onion, and Serrano mixture because the damacus steel is beautiful

[@CSR7200]

💙 Bridget 💙 RICO GUACAMOLE AND MARGARITA..💖 THE BEST..

[@suzannekuehn4287]

I have made both these recipes for years- and they are by far the best! I never order margaritas out, they just can’t compare with this one. I consider this (with chips) a complete meal on occasion 😏

[@annbritton1669]

That was fun you can come around any time you want 🤣

[@SonicBoomC98]

I usually mash down the onions and peppers with the side of the knife to when I'm making my paste. I actually use a little cilantro in my paste too For my sour mix I usually start with simple syrup . I add in the zests when making the syrup then add the juices

[@marthamika7372]

Wow, thank you 😊

[@naturalPaths]

I love a good blood orange/lime mix too.

[@pinguaina]

I love margaritas!!!

[@damnpam8259]

Took in the house awaiting a snow storm??? Make guac and margaritas! This will be my weekend.

[@robertorosselini]

Yes ! 👌

[@MaxQ2989]

“Quality control…” LOL great vid! Gonna try it all…hope its great! Looks like it will be! Thanks!

[@cynthiathomas404]

I love watching ATK

[@TheToeSong]

2:33 Why we love Bridget lol

[@Michelle-sx1xp]

This margarita recipe is DIVINE. Getting ready to prep a batch of sour for Sunday football.

[@marthalucas1221]

Looks delicious! I add fresh minced garlic to my recipe. Yes..you must taste for quality control😎🤣🙏🏼💥👏👏👏

[@jimnewberry2759]

Brigitte is always great. Surprised she didn't go almost as crazy over those margaritas as she did cinnamon buns years ago. I was waiting for her to say" I'll have what I'm having, you can have yours"🤣

[@ArkansasBadBoy]

Quality control 😉😎

[@vvalasek]

Great recipes - any suggestions for tortilla chip recipes?

[@h.collier3544]

You expect me to wait 4 hours up to 24 hours to finish making a margarita? *24 hours later: OK, who wants another?

[@MsCaterific]

mmm mmm yum!

[@eraldway]

Okay. It's 2022. Can't Pyrex Make measuring cups that dont spill??????

[@Liam1694u]

I just replaced one about a month ago. The old one was like 15 years old. The new one's spout shape is totally different and sucks. It just sucks. Target's house brand one looks a lot better.

[@Changbastard]

IKR! I was thinking the same thing as she poured and sadly, we have the same vessel, and it has the same problem. I think you need to pour very slowly to avoid the problem.

[@n3wuseryous834]

Pyrex measuring cups are crappy,

[@hillouie]

I was happy to see that mishap. I thought it was only me.

[@boss123400]

To make two fresh margaritas at a time, juice 80ml lime, 80ml triple sec, 160ml white tequila. Shake with ice, strain into martini type wide mouth salt rimmed glasses…

[@rodgerollins]

Wash the limes and lemons well before zesting

[@johnhpalmer6098]

Likely did but didn't show it.

[@leestebbins5051]

Learned how to make guacamole at my first job, Monterrey House in Houston. Avocados, tomatoes, onions, salt and garlic powder.

[@Ciincinnti]

The best margaritas ever

[@bennybodash855]

Great video, thanks! What's the brand name of the electric juicer you used? I would like to get one.

[@bennybodash855]

@@sandrah7512 Thank you so much. I appreciate it.

[@BCThunderthud]

I compared this to the season two margarita, the only change to the recipe is that the old one discouraged using Cointreau or Grand Marnier because they were boozier but it was interesting to see the changes in the format. There's a lot more discussion justifying each ingredient, as the testing premise used to be a major hook of the show and its cookbooks, and they used to show the labels which I remember being refreshing at the time, and noticed when they stopped some years ago.

[@suzannes5888]

The original recipe is solely tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime juice. (I wrote a separate comment narrating the drink's history.)

[@buckhart]

If they are going to insist on using Curaçao, then Bridget needs to figure out how to pronounce it properly…

[@janetdaniels2849]

Yum

[@lilyg4925]

Yummm. Please share where I can buy the juicer. I really want it.

[@studmuffin1592]

## Margarita Recipe ## ~~~ Ingredients ~~~~ 4 tablespoons lemon and lime zest 1/2 cup of lemon and lime juice 1/4 cup super fine sugar pinch of table salt 1 cup triple sec 1 cup tequila ~~~ Recipe ~~~ 1) zest lemon and limes 2) juice lemon and limes 3) Combine juice, zest, sugar and lime. Stir until sugar dissolves and let steep in fridge 4-24 hours. 4) Strain sour mix. Add equal parts sour mix, tequila and triple sec. 5) shake and serve over ice with salted rim.

[@jekku4688]

This is breakfast of champions here in Texas, lol! Great job Bridget, I could almost taste them both! :-) BTW, have you made margaritas the frozen way? Throw everything into a blender, add ice, whiz till frothy. PERFECT for patio sitting on a hot summer day!

[@charliebackman7968]

If you like ground coriander, a dash totally works in this recipe

[@lauras4621]

I use a similar recipe except I use red onion and I add garlic and black pepper. Question: in a classic guac resume is garlic not generally used? I will try without it, but I honestly thought garlic was typically used.

[@tubemayer]

I’m glad you showed the safe way to remove the pit from the avocado, so many injuries from holding it in the palm of your hand and the knife deflects only to whack your hand causing serious tendon damage.

[@shopwithaaron]

Yum!!!!

[@xjAlbert]

Very good segment -- especially nice reminder of summer on this 15-degree day in New York City. I'm grateful Alton Brown showed how to pinch behind the avocado pit from the backside of the knife -- it gently slides the pit forward off the blade. Civilized & safe; no violent thwacking on the trash bin required ʕ•́؈•̀ʔ

[@momcat14]

Haha. I feel you xjAlbert. Greetings from long island! Can't wait to try these in July when it's about 70 degrees warmer

[@jekku4688]

Oh, but it's not nearly as satisfying and a good thwack in the trash bucket! :-) (tried Alton's way, and pits went flying!)

[@nicolerobinson6294]

I don't drink. But everytime I see a Margarita I want one.

[@sarahdoanpeace3623]

Same

[@MH-zd7tn]

Ditto. I wonder if we could just adapt and make a lemon/lime drink that tasted yummy without the alcohol.

[@R_U_A_Fan]

Hint fire roasted tomatoes and some fresh squeezed orange juice instead of the extra lime at the end (use both lime and oj in the guacamole.)

[@Brutus1580]

Just one more sip!

[@corey1788]

I’ve tried following dozens of “perfect” margarita recipes using exact measurements and ingredients and just don’t like the results. I’ll try this one too and hope for the best.

[@AmandaLander]

Where is that beautiful knife from?

[@erickmcgraw]

Where did you get your knife? I need one bad!

[@TheToeSong]

1:58 That's just a nice way of saving "and some people are WRONG"

[@HT8008S]

I love how Pyrex spills no matter what.

[@sammymug29]

Saving that margarita recipe for Super Bowl Sunday ☺️☺️☺️

[@mybartender]

How do you make store bought margarita mix better?

[@Anthony_DP]

No garlic in the guac?? Also, try a little truffle salt, really nice Umami note.

[@wfhalsey1]

ATK is a bit too overtly overproduced and corny these days, but this was a fantastic short video. Bridget is comfortable with the camera and more real which I appreciate. She doesn't state the obvious too much or sound like she just came out of journalism school. More like these, please!

[@RavenBlaze]

If you're hands are cracked wear a glove when handling a chili! Got sereno chili juice in my cracked hand once. Tried everything to clean it out or neutralize it. Had to sleep holding an ice pack.

[@fullyvictorious]

Dang it she's the best

[@stevenreichertart]

Everyone says they make the best margaritas. But I make the best margaritas!

[@jhelton1233]

I've been in love with ATK since "The Best Recipe" was first published. Most recipes truly are the best version we've ever had. Sorry to say, this margarita recipe does not measure up. It's too sour. This guac, however, is wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jekku4688]

I, too, thought she didn't use nearly enough sugar! They're supposed to be equally tart and sweet!

[@iDuckman]

So how much was your juicer? You must make a *lot* of those drinks for that to be cost effective.

[@madisonz1763]

As always I am impressed. Do you have any Keto friendly recipes?

[@infin1ty850]

Wouldn't using a mortar and pestle be much closer to a molcajete to get the consistency you're looking for? Also seems like it would take less effort.

[@ricardocabrera8344]

if you have one yes, if not, using salt and good knives skills will do the trick

[@KenS1267]

I was thinking the same thing. Unless you're making restaurant sized batches a molcajete would be overkill.

[@Rdasboss]

I do not recommend scooping chili insides out, that is how you get pepper juices in your eye. On the plus side, building that resistance against pepper spray.

[@GroguSlayer69]

really like her

[@lindapugh4778]

Hello!

[@KYoss68]

If you want to save a little time with the avocado; scoop the entire half out of the husk at once and press the flesh through a square mesh cooling rack into your bowl😉

[@kenttucson2830]

Add lime zest to the guacamole? I don't think so. I do love the lemon and lime zest to make the sweet and sour mix.

[@mireladediu588]

Try to use only wood tools to cut and smash avocado (a bamboo knife and a wooden pestle). The result will be surprising. A ceramic knife for onion would very good too. Metal against avocado and onion accelerate oxidation and alter the taste.

[@joycehuff9769]

I love the way these recipes both look. Tried to go to web site and save the recipes but it’s asking me to pay😞😞

[@eeareid]

I discovered that as well, very disappointing; however, she gives accurate measurements and instructions throughout the video. So, I think we're good to go... Great video, can't wait to try both! 😋

[@suzannes5888]

A proper traditional (aka "real") margarita would NEVER have sour mix in it. A margarita is a cocktail consisting of 3 ingredients: tequila, orange liqueur (ideally cointreau), and fresh lime juice often served with salt on the rim of the glass, poured over ice. You can make it spicy, or add extras from the base recipe. The drink was invented in 1942 by a Mexican-American man, originally from Juarez, Mexico, named Francisco Morales, while he was working in a bar called "Tommy's" in El Paso, Texas. Francisco's original recipe for the Margarita (recorded on a stack of old bar tabs with the preprinted date of “_____, 194__”) goes: juice of one lime, 4/5 tequila, 1/5 cointreau, salt outside rim of three-ounce glass. He updated the recipe a couple of years later stating, "It is better with 2/3 tequila, 1/3 cointreau now,” (and the juice of one lime) he said, since the 1942 cointreau was a much heavier tasting liquor than the current Mexican and American-made brands. I grew up in the desert Southwest of the US. I can assure you, once you've had a properly made margarita "Francisco's way" - there is no other option. Cheers everyone!

[@jerriecook6908]

Ideally your recipe is the best, but sadly due to shortages my favorite restaurant is using sour mixes. An not from scratch sour mix. It's clearly a powdered mix. Miss my good rita!

[@suzannes5888]

@@jerriecook6908 Yes, many restuarants use mixes because it's cheaper - and many people have never had a proper margarita - so they can get away with it. It's all of those preservatives and chemicala in that mix that are actually what gives people bad hangovers - and not the tequila. I aways ask first if they have Cointreau - and then order the margarita they way i want it made, reminding them THAT is actually a margarita. 😊

[@JoeyRhubarb]

@@jerriecook6908 Shortage of what? Limes?