Mr. margarita recipe no sour mix no simple syrup

 

Best margarita recipe - No Sour Mix No Simple Syrup

I love margaritas and have perfected the margarita without sour mix.  Whenever I went out to restaurants, I always found the margaritas too sweet.  Why add so much sugar, I always wondered?  So After a great long search and several not so delicious drinks, my friend sent this recipe to me one day. After trying them for the first time I found them to be amazing.  I am personally not a salt guy and find that it is just not worth it.  Use fresh lemon and limes and don't forget to blend.  It makes the taste really smooth.  As far as what tequila, I recommend a 100% Agave Tequila.  Buy whichever one is on sale. You can get a decent bottle for $15. Just make sure the label reads 100% pure agave.


Margarita without Sour Mix

1 cup juice from fresh squeezed limes (about 5 limes) *See update below
1/2 to 1 cup tequila
1/2 to 1 cup triple sec
1 lemon juiced

Blend (so it is smooth)

Serve over ice with a lime wedge with or without salt. 

So lately, I am the friend in the bunch that when invited to a party people ask to please make margaritas.  These margaritas take some time to squeeze and are a labor of love but are absolutely worth it. 


A quick note on orange liquor, Cooks Illustrated did a taste test with Triple Sec, Cointreau and Grand Marnier the results? Triple Sec won! Turns out the big brands are not worth the money! Spend it on a nicer tequila.



UPDATE:  
*Try this recipe with fresh plump green limes.