RECIPE: The Best Watermelon Margarita with Mint (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret ingredient in margaritas? ›

We'll just tell you upfront: The secret to a tasty margarita is freshly squeezed lime juice (not the bottled stuff) and—here's the real secret—a splash of fresh OJ. That's right. Fresh-squeezed juice from an actual orange (not an orange-flavored liqueur) will produce a cleaner-tasting, more refreshing margarita.

To make margaritas, add watermelon juice, lime juice, tequila and a handful of ice to a co*cktail shaker and shake vigorously to combine. Sample a small amount and adjust flavor as needed, adding more watermelon juice for sweetness, lime juice for acidity, or tequila for booziness.

A splash of fruit juice can also add some more flavor to your margaritas. Grapefruit juice will give a tart, slightly sour flavor, while pineapple juice creates a more tropical-tasting drink. "Citrus-based juices are essential for balancing out the sweetness of a margarita," David Alan told Insider.

I use a 3:2:2 formula here, which is helpful to know for some future date when we resume having parties: this is so much fun to batch up. A 750-ml bottle of tequila holds just over 3 cups; add 2 cups each of lime juice and orange liqueur and ice for a pitcher.

Why It Works. A good-quality tequila needs no sugar, beyond what's in the triple sec, to balance the acidity of lime juice. Cointreau makes for a balanced, smooth margarita without taking away from the tequila.

How to Make a Mint Margarita. Combine tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, mint leaves, simple syrup and water in a co*cktail shaker. Alternatively, you can use a muddler more like a mojito. Then pour over a rimmed glass filled with crushed ice.

TASTING NOTES: The perfect blend of lime, agave, natural watermelon flavor, and a touch of lemon and orange. It is an ultra-smooth drink with high alcohol which balances out with a sweet and tart flavor profile that will have you salivating.

Also known as a drunken watermelon, the recipe calls for simply injecting vodka into a whole watermelon and letting it slowly seep into the fruit. When it's ready, just cut the melon into pieces and enjoy eating this delicious boozy summer treat.

Just as important as the style of tequila is the use of a high-quality orange liqueur. Part of the Daisy category of co*cktails, the Margarita calls for triple sec such as Cointreau for sweetness and balance. Though some may opt for agave nectar instead, the addition of the liqueur is what makes a true Margarita.

What margarita mix do most restaurants use? ›

The two most popular mixes that restaurants use for margaritas are Zing Zang Margarita Mix and Jose Cuervo Classic Lime Original Margarita Mix.

A potent diuretic, alcohol speeds up the flow of fluids to the bladder. Meanwhile, if your margarita was made with triple sec, the drinks sugar content has caused an insulin spike, which may lead to sweating or eating salty, fatty foods you'd normally avoid.

What does a Margarita taste like? A Margarita is said to have all five main tasting notes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter and umami, making it a perfectly balanced drink. It has a strong citrus flavour from the presence of lime juice and triple sec - an orange-flavoured liqueur.

The "Original Margarita" recipe, as given by Cointreau on their website, has slightly more of their own sweet liqueur: 1 part white tequila, 1⁄2 part Cointreau, and 1⁄2 part fresh squeezed lime juice.

While Cointreau is a premium option with a higher price point and ABV, triple sec is a more affordable and sweeter alternative. Regardless of your preference, Red & White offers both options for purchase, making it a convenient one-stop-shop for all your liquor needs.

The dirty margarita takes its inspiration from the dirty martini, a classic libation made with strong liquor and a splash of a little something not-so-clear. We swap olive juice for jalapeno brine, making this a drink that packs the heat–and a punch.

In his book, Imbibe, co*cktail historian David Wondrich agrees that the margarita was invented during the above timeframe. He says that the drink evolved from The Daisy, a classic co*cktail popular at the time that mixed alcohol, citrus juice and grenadine, and served over shaved ice.