Description
Learn how to make a quick and easy margarita cocktail mix at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup superfine sugar
- 1 cup water
- Optional: 1/4 cup orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
Instructions
- Combine lime juice, lemon juice, sugar, and water in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Strain the mixture into a clean bottle or jar.
- If using, stir in the orange liqueur after cooling.
- Seal and store in the refrigerator.
- Use within 1-2 weeks for best flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar to your taste preference.
- For a stronger citrus flavor, use less water.
- This mix is a base. Add tequila and ice to make a margarita.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (mix only)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margarita mix, cocktail mix, lime juice, lemon juice, simple syrup, homemade margarita