Like many others that Ive read here, I stumbled on your website this morning. Hey, if you get this e-mail, mind telling me what you think of making a gallon up to a week ahead of time (kept in a plastic gallon)? Back to Top. Thanks, paul. Step 3 Store the mixture in a pitcher or clean milk jug and refrigerate until time to serve. And, if this isnt a testament to the recipe, Im making my own two-gallon batch as we speak for a camping trip tomorrow! I know its a shame but Im making a 5 gallon batch for my wedding and dont want things to get too-outa-hand-too-early. How To Make gallon margarita 1 In a gallon container, mix all the ingredients except ice & salt. This is my first time commenting. Huge Hit! I dont want to throw anything away so Ill probably make about 75% of it, with the same ratios ofcourse. Since our bartender(my wife) said it was too much work for 100 people to do by herself I made several gallons the day before.They crushed it! . The cleanup is a simple rinse of three small parts. Suz I think youll be just fine with your 5-gallon water cooler. :))) Jeff is right, dont EVER, EVER use bottled lemon or lime juice. Then pour in one bottle of agave simple syrup. Next Sunday I am turning 30, so I thought that we could take a pause from rum swizzle here in Bermuda and have some frozen margaritas:) Thats 8 years and lots of batches! Hey Jeffrey, What would be the amount to add to make it with your recipe?? You dont even have to tell them where you got the recipe. This man knows what hes talking about folks! Im sure we looked like a bunch of lunatics but we had the best time! My friends enjoy the cadillac margaritas. I will be out of town for next game. If you do, be sure to conduct an opening and closing inventory. So Im making these for camping this next week and Im having a problem. he supplies the 1/2 gal syrup that you mix with another 1.5 gallons of water, 2 gal total. Is it 2:1 or 1:1 sugar to water ratio. You rockthanks again, Ive become famous in my circle of friends for these Margaritas (I cite you of course), Though, they are highly requested now, Did you make your margaritas?, The best comment yet, These should be called Apache Margaritas because they sneak up on you.. I was wondering if you heard of a Li Hing Mui margarita before and how you would recommend making this with your recipe. Well i used it at a cookoff and got 4th place margaritas last month . Any suggestions on making this by the gallon? Fresh is the only way to go for margaritas. Step 4 I would like to say that Agave nectar is primarily fructose, higher in fructose concentration than HFCS; from my readings fructose is responsible for lots of nasty health problems, such as Matabolic Syndrome, Insulin-resistant (Type-II) diabetes, and a host of other disorders. Jeff, I think Sauza Gold is a good, attractively-priced tequila suitable for mixing in margaritas. Just made up 2 gallons for tomorrows Cinco de Mayo party. I found it for $115 at the Williams Sonoma outlet but it has since increased in price. What can anyone recommend??? Im also very concerned about the people asking you to multiply the recipe for them to make larger batches. Ingredients: 5 Yields: 1 gallon Nutrition information Advertisement ingredients Units: US 6 cups tequila 2 12 cups triple sec 2 12 cups fresh lime juice 2 12 cups fresh lemon juice 2 cups simple syrup directions Mix ingredients together in gallon container. What Ill do is add a couple of gallon-size Ziploc bags full of ice right in the cooler and itll keep the whole thing nice and cold all day long. The orange liqueur can be any brand as long as it is high quality and has a good flavor. Lastly, my recipe: 55+ Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights. 3.) , Why We Love This One Gallon MaRGARITA RECIPE. Pour margarita into serving glass, garnishing with basil sprig. and used Santa Cruz organic lemon and lime juice and it was still delicious! Add a cup and a half of fresh, trimmed strawberries and blend on high until smooth. just want to say that Ive been making this recipe for our annual cinco de mayo party for a few years now and its amazing, so thank you for sharing. Im planning my own recipe for the annual camping trip and will most likely use a combination of Sauza Blanco and Patron Citronge. Directions: Chill ros. Thanks so very much for sharing! 3 cups lemon/lime juice Bols is sweeter than Cointreau so the sugar may have to be adjusted. thank you! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS "Another. Or would you suggest I dont use Myers (got a tree in the backyard) or a mix? Made 8 gallons! That would be a lot of squeezing. For anyone who wants to know, metric conversions: 700 ml Tequila Thought i would try this bc of the reviews. I will tell you, all my friends think I make the BEST margaritas ever. Click here to learn how to make this and other drinks for a slushie machine! A few more tips for creating the best homemade big-batch margaritas: 1. I am wondering, though, how to make them a little less strong as I am not much of a drinker. all the best to you! Pour two bottles of tequila into a gallon jug. I did hear one thing over and over though, that they were a little on the strong side. Hi! to 750 mlholy moly??! Thanks! If you have one, you will not even regard the time to squeeze the limes/lemmons an issue any longer. gonna make the recipe this upcoming weekend for a bunch of margarita fiends who just so happen to be my wife and her friends. I hope its more clear now, but just in case You will need to buy two fifths of tequila and measure out six cups (you should be left with about two ounces), and youll need to buy one fifth of triple sec and measure out 2 cups (this should leave you with about an ounce). That way I can hide them in the basement freezer, and he wont see them in our refrigerator and wonder why Ive made so much. I know this is an older thread, but hope youre still checking. Im anxious to try, but could you also give a recipe for say, 2 drinks? Wow, thanks, Joe! i think that those people are not worth pleasing. If I add the 3 pounds of ice and your recipe..will that work?????? would i omit anything or just add strawberry mix or something else? I am assuming I will need to add some water to the mixture as it will not be served over ice. Can I squeeze the lime and lemons the day before and store em in the fridge? So I made them for my girls night and MAN were they a hit! I would like to use Tequila, triple sec and limeade. I have had people freeze this mixture for 3-4 months and defrost when needed and they were fine. A 5- gallon margarita requires approximately 2.5 liters of tequila. Thanks for all the great posts! My husbands been begging me to make them ever since. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 3.0 United States License. And youre so right that the fresh squeezed juice is non-negotiable! A popular thing that people in Hawaii do is put about a dozen dried plums in a bottle of tequila and let it marinate. Hey Tim I dont have a gallon of Tommys handy but since there are only three ingredients I think it would be very easy to scale the base recipe up to 128 ounces. Thanks! i consider myself a lover of tart margaritas, and this margarita is awesome. Also, I dont like Citronge, my two favorite triple secs being Cointreau and Bols, the latter $6 at Trader Joe. Tequila: Choose asilver tequilathat is 100% agave, something like Don Julio, or Casamigos Blanco. Now I live in NYC. Any suggestions on how much to dilute your recipe? Margarita tastes the same, but now has a warming sensation in the back of the throat when swallowed. There are 128 ounces in a gallon of margaritas. I added more lime/lemon juice and OJ to dilute the liquor, but its still strong. If you add Tequila and Triple Sec, it makes 4.5 gallons of beverage. My mom told me later that they were easy to drink (not harsh) and she had a little more than planned and slept through the night well. Cocktail Kingdom Stainless Steel Julep Strainer, Kuhn Rikon 4-Inch Nonstick Colori Paring Knife, UPDATE: So much has been discovered since this post originally went up, about the dangers of quinine in people with quinine sensitivity. If not, try it out before you assume its too sweet. Will it just kill it if we freeze a batch? And for the people who dont think they want to go to the trouble of juicing their own citrus. Thanks again!! I use Coconut tequila and its over-the-top amazing!!! Fold in Fruit: Fold the fruit slices in half and place them into the jug. Store in a covered jar or container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 weeks. But please dont get drunk and vandalize my website. Can I make the recipe ahead of time and freeze it in the gallon jugs for 1-2 days? Fresh citrus gets funky, fast. Its from the same folks who do Herradura. I love your recipe for a single margarita (1.5 oz tequila, 3/4 oz Cointreau, 3/4 oz lime, 1 tsp simple syrup). Absolutely okay to let it sit in the fridge for a couple of days. I was sure to mention your website and blog on these Margarita by the gallon. Then you mix your ingredients, shake them over ice, and strain them into the chilled glasses which have been salted. Cant WAIT to make these for our Cinco De Mayo party down here in Alabamas Rocket City on Sunday! Definitely, want to give this a try. 1 cup water. I appreciate the thought, though. Hi Jeff- This is hands down the best recipe ever. so better bottle or frozen 100% juice? however Im trying real hard to find a good homemade recipe for a commercial frozen margarita machine mix as I obviously dont want to use the bought glow in the dark stuff. THIS recipe is horrible. It will then be thawed and poured into a slushie machine we have and as it turns in the machine it will get slushie. These are bit expensive, by the time you buy the liquor. And jeff should i use less lime juice if using all lime juice instead of lemon & lime? Cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. As the parties began to grow, I had to resort to bulk cocktails. Its summer here in Oregon, which means barbecues, camping trips and river floats are on the agenda for the next few months. To keep your margarita cool and refreshing, pour it over ice. You can also chill your cocktail glasses in the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes before serving. Would it be a okay to use these ingredients: All the best, Dan. I know, I know it wont taste as glorious as your recipe above however, my friends and myself have had gastric bypass surgery and cannot have all the sugar. Well Done Jeffrey! David. If I wanted to dilute the gallon what would the ratio be? Should I reduce the amount of tequila, or both tequila and triple sec, should I adjust the mix, and if so, how? Hi jeff If you want to pre-dilute them before serving, please do! I plan on having Daddy take care of the kiddies well into the next day as it sounds as if these ritas pack a beautiful punch! Belle, ive even used a fork in place of a of a reamer in a juicer pinch once(juicer was broken),(takes a while but it can be done!) 1 Packet of Nutrasweet is about as sweet as 2tsp of sugar. Everything MUST be fresh. maybe you answered why does one gallon of margs get lemon and triple sec and one little marg gets cointreau and no lemon?? There you were Another winner was mango-habanero tequila (3 peppers and 1.5 pounds mango per bottle). This recipe was intentionally left undiluted to allow people to make their own choices regarding dilution. #3: Batch 2 (Smooth, but a bit sweet) Freshly squeezed juice really makes the difference. I made up a gallon for our Christmas Monopoly Party and they were a huge hit. Also, would triple sec still be needed? A fifth and a 750 mL bottle are roughly the same thing. Love your bulk margarita recipeworks ALL THE TIME! Hey Jeffrey, They can be costly and take a bit of effort, but they are hands down the best margaritas Ive ever had, let alone made! What about the particles, leave them in, or is there a way to make it pulp free? Li Hing Mui is a dried plum treat that originated in mainland China but is a big part of island life here in Hawaii as we put Li hing flavoring on everything and anything from gummy bears to popcorn. this year im going to experiment with using entire peeled limes and lemons in the blender with the frozen fruits i add. You rock Jeffrey! Hi, Theyve been there since last summer and are still delicious. But I recommend using it as soon as possible. It's not hard. The lemons I got were huge but mostly rind so that was a bummer. [Update: I just realized three years later that there was some confusion about the amounts specified due to my suggestions regarding how many bottles to purchase for the recipe. Jose Cuervo Silver hi, I just stumbled on this post & was thinking the same thing as the last person posted.Can i use all lime juice instead of lemon.In texas its a definate no to add lemon to margaritas.A bartender i knew once just said lime juice,triple sec & simple syrup plus ice. That's not a typo: a gallon. Or what do you think the proper ratio would be for the mix and water. Freezing really works! Would have been embarrassed. Long time! I love margaritas, but my old recipe was too sweet. Would these recipe freeze? I made 3 gallons of this for a pretty serious fight party and I have to say they were awesome so good in fact it made up for the crappy party. Trying to figure up the besy way to make this rita up against competing with some good rita makers . Thank you everyone for the new rea, Finally home from three wonderful days in Berlin a, When life gives you fresh passionfruits. cheers. Cheers. Click here to learn how to make this and other drinks for a slushie machine! If you are using generic triple-sec, that will make it taste off. Thanks for sharing! Ingredients includes tequila, Triple sec, lime juice, lime wedges, and while you don't need to calculate it you will need some salt for the rims of the glasses. made this, to the letter, w/ all fresh ingredients, and dropped it into a sunny afternoon backyard party. And good luck! The only adjustment I made was to use all of the simple syrup (2+ cups), because the original batch was a little sour for our taste. You just made my day, even if it does make me sad to think of beautiful Los Angeles while its 40 degrees here in Oregon. Add club soda, stirring again. We did buy a little electric juicer this year to help us out . PERFECTION! Thanks for any suggestions ???????? If you ended up with either a lot less than a gallon or a lot more, then your measurements were off somehow, which will definitely change the flavor. 1 cup demerara sugar. 1. It seemed to have some OJ in it but I am not certain. My taste buds may be weird, but I dont care for lemon juice, so my ratio might be lime:lemon 5:1. Makes around 20 margaritas per gallon. Do you know if its possible to freeze lemon and lime juice? Hey!! Ive had many a margarita in my day and must tell you, youve nailed it! This will vary greatly depending on the ripeness of the fruit and the time of year youre purchasing them. 3. Thanks! If you dont have an insulated container, dont add ice to the mix. Most standard machines make 5 gallons (640 ounces). thank you very much for this fantastic recipe. I dont know that Im gonna be too happy squeezing all that fruit though. Freeze those. The recipe is fabulous for bulk marg making, however I would NEVER use a gold tequila for margaritas. A dual machine will hold 2 flavors, and the bowls range from 3-5 gallons per side. I want to use this recipe at my baby shower and I was actually wondering the same thing abby asked Just limes? but there is also plenty of FROZEN 100% JUICE for any fruit you can think of. Sounds great! Perfect!!!!! Was great. But not for long! How much ice do I use to make 1 gallon? I would still recommend that you try the above recipe, however. I have had a ball reading all of thesebut what I need is a suggested alternative for the fresh limes and lemons. Margaritas - Batch Portion This recipe makes about 2.5 gallons of medium-strength margaritas. Classic 3-2-1 Margarita Recipe. Alex from Austin Look at you! Thanks, Paul! Can I use all limes instead, or will this affect the outcome? (but of the 8 people gathered, only 2 suggested this) Thanks! awesome recipe! Megs says hi! Dont use any premixed flavored icky stuff. Cointreau, Batch Four: would just be wasted in tequila rather than enjoying neat. I used Lunazle 100% agave, at $16.50 a fifth. I like this recipe a lot. I can already tellthis is going to be an expensive hosting! However, I personnally tasted the faint bitter taste of rind from the electic juicer. The margaritas are strong, but thats a good thing, right? So incredible. Do you use your JuiceMan juicer for the citrus, if so do you simply cut them in half and throw them in? Your email address will not be published. I can never tell how much juice you get from the limes especially. Asking as I assumed both recipes were the same and when I made a gallon for a party I found it more citrus tasting and sweeter. Even though its no longer entirely accurate, these bottles are still referred to as fifths. They were very strong so I added a few more cups of water but man they were yummy!! Continue recipe as directed. Love your website. centerville high school prom 2022 My favorite margarita spot, Taqueria Nueve, here in Portland closed this week so I made a batch of these in their honor. Its not really optional. Im not sure how much time you have to devote to this page, but it might be a good excuse to skip mowing the lawn or something. Looked onthrough all your posts and didnt see anything about freezing. You wont be disappointed. You can rub a lime around the rim & then dip into the salt. some people thought it was a bit too tart and preferred the batch i made with jose cuervo margarita mix and the same tequila. How long do these keep in the fridge? Its seen me through all kinds of celebrations birthdays, moving parties. Everybody understands the stuggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. The fresh lime and lemon were key! So, so good. To make in advance for a 4th of July party. I usually make this recipe several gallons at a time and I serve them in one of these classic, durable, insulated coolers. just made a half batch of this recipe with jose cuervo gold tequila and hiram walker triple sec. Good blend of citrus, and the real key limes add the right amount of tart. Give it a go and report your findings back here. My roommates and I made these for Cinco de Mayo, but we halved the recipe because theres only 3 of us (although Im sure that hasnt stopped some people from making the whole gallon). Sugar Free Monin Sweetener (instead of the simple syrup). I am making your recipe of your tradional margaritas for a party I am having about 125+ people- so I am using a 5 gallon water cooler for dispensing, this has worked amazing well in the past for Sangria. Thanks! I made these for a party 3 years ago and people still talk about them til this day! Rich and Creamy Magnolia Banana Pudding Recipe. Full disclosure: I have used a version of this recipe since 2010. These large-batch margaritas are strong, slightly (but not overly) sweet, and have the ideal balancing note of orange. Get an electric juicer and spend the 15 minutes it takes to extract the juice. To the people who are asking about how this recipe will freeze. A 750 milliliter bottle (a fifth) makes about 16 drinks. Were really excited about trying these out! Adjust sweetness to taste. 1 (12-oz.) I cheated (I know, I know!) I use Cointreau BTW. Id say go by taste, but I think 20% water is a pretty good starting place!