Need to make a lot of margaritas - help

Jodeci · 08-24-2005

I am having a margarita party at my place Friday night (anyone want to come?) and I want to provide shaken margaritas to everyone. The only problem is that I have never made a shaken margarita before, much less a pitcher of margaritas.

I have found lots of recipes for making one shaken margarita but there will be close to 20 people there. I have a pitcher, but I am not sure what is the best way to prepare a pitcher of margaritas so that is tastes ok.

Does anyone have any ideas? I haven't even figured out exactly how much tequila I will need yet.

Flash · 08-24-2005

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Originally Posted by Jodeci

I am having a margarita party at my place Friday night (anyone want to come?) and I want to provide shaken margaritas to everyone. The only problem is that I have never made a shaken margarita before, much less a pitcher of margaritas.

I have found lots of recipes for making one shaken margarita but there will be close to 20 people there. I have a pitcher, but I am not sure what is the best way to prepare a pitcher of margaritas so that is tastes ok.

Does anyone have any ideas? I haven't even figured out exactly how much tequila I will need yet.

Might be lengthy, but you might just have to batch it out, depending on how much time you have before the party. Just keep it in the fridge without ice, so it doesn't water down.

As far as shaken, I don't know if you already have a certain recipe, or still looking, but I have a Mexican Martini recipe that I got from the bartender that works a mexican food joint. They are very popular down here.

Shaker filled with ice:

2 part tequila (works with Patron, don't use any GC or high-grade stuff)
1 part Cointreau (or Gran M.)
splash of fresh OJ
splash of fresh lime juice
then fill rest of way with good margarita mix.(sweet/sour mix)
Shake, then pour into salt rimmed glasses w/a few olives skewwered on a toothpick.

And a good bartender tests every drink, so if you have several batches, check each one. Just to make sure!!

Good luck

Jodeci · 08-24-2005

Thanks! I don't have a certain recipe in mind yet. As good hosts, we are going to make some tomorrow night and try out a variety of recipes.

I am taking Friday off work so I will probably go the route you suggested and batch it out. I won't put any ice in the pitcher like you said so it doesn't get watered down. After everyone has had a couple, I am sure they will all be less picky anyway.

alwaysmissinpdc · 08-24-2005

Tequila, triple sec, frozen limeaid (undiluted), ice, to taste. These are kind of knock-you- naked margaritas, in this case you use ice, which dilutes the limeaid as it melts. This recipe is from a friend. Keep in mind, she once cracked a plastic pitcher with this!
You may want to add water. Hmmm, I'm kinda wondering how some sparking water would work....

Have fun testing!

ReadyTRock · 08-24-2005

1.5 oz TaKillYa, .5 oz triple sec, and 3 oz Freshies ('rita mix)

08-24-2005

NOT - that I have experience in this area, but...

What I underastand you're wanting is a LARGE amount of margaritias, good quality & maintain low cost (ok, so I've tended bar ...)

Get a CLEAN 5 gallon bucket.
frozen limeade - 12 oz ?
tequila
triple-sec
ice
fresh limes
(Rose's Lime is good also)

Fill bucket 1/2+ full of ice, add frozen limeade. Usually you make your limeade 4 +"cans" of water - instead split 2 cans water or lemon-lime soda & 2 cans tequila. Stir while mixing. Once the bucket is almost full - add triple-sec.

If your freezer is large enough, place the bucket in the freezer the night before the party. Since the alcohol will not freeze, it should be "slushy".
Slice the limes as garnish...

LndShrk

Jodeci · 08-24-2005

So many recipes to try and such little time.

But seriously, thank you all for the ideas and keep them coming.

BonnyW · 08-24-2005

HI!
Here is my Cadillac Margy:
4 parts lemon-lime juice (squeeze 2 fresh lemon & 2 fresh regular lime =4 oz and add 1 tablespoon sugar or equal per ounce--or use frozen, defrosted undiluted lemon-lime juice)
4 parts clear tequila (clear, like Patron or JC Classico)
2 parts Triple Sec
2 parts Gran Marnier
ice cubes

Mix all together and put in a shaker (or just stir well). Pour over the ice.

Use the same measurement unit (i.e. a cup or glass, etc... throughout)
or example, if you use a cup as the unit, then the recipe will be:

4 cups lemon-lime juice
4 cups tequila
2 cups triple sec
2 cups gran marnier

If you like weaker margys, then cut the tequila, TS and GM each by 1 part
(4:3:1:1)

If you want other flavors, just change the type of juice (strawberry, raspberry, mango, peach, etc...you can use the 'fruit nectars' sold in stores or get the fresh fruit--toss into a blender with a little water or lemon-lime juice and blend it up fresh)

Whichever you choose--Have a great time & stay safe!
-B

MikeW · 08-24-2005

I'm a great believer in practicing and getting things right before demonstrating in front of others.

So practice, practice, practice, and you should be ready or passed out by the time the party starts.

**sctx** · 08-24-2005

hmmmmmmmm, usually make it by the glass or small pitcher, and I'm not sure if Ruby Red grapefruit juice is available up there, but here's my Rio Grande Rita. Something a little different, more of a warped Sunrise, but I like the name and it doesn't give me the heartburn troubles that I get with excessive lime margarita consumption

3 parts grapefruit juice
1 part orange juice
1/2 part Tequila (approximate only, adjust to taste... I like it strong)
1/4 part Cointreau or similar narange (maybe a little less of this ingredient, too much makes for a very bad Rits)
1 squeezed lime slice to top the glass off

caramba · 08-24-2005

My "famous" concoction makes a shakerful (about 4 or 5 drinks if poured over margarita glasses full of crushed ice /small cubes- just multiply):
4 shots+ good tequila (I'm partial to Cazadores or Herradura reposado or El Tesoro for mine)
2 shots Grand Marnier or Cointreau (the latter goes best with a lighter tasting tequila)
1 shot triple sec
1 shot Rose's lime juice
1/3-1/2 shot Key West Lime juice or the juice of maybe 1 1/2 limes or 3 key limes
3 shots Daileys Margarita mix (if not available use more Rose's)
Tried and true, and potent.

Sonia · 08-25-2005

Ahh... nothing like the natural, simple stuff.
I was hired to bartend a party and had to make gallons of ritas from scratch. Of course I had to try each bach

and let me tell ya... they were delicious!
Although it wasn't very practical doing it that way, had no margarita mix, simple tequila, triple sec, natural lime juice and liquid sweetener, which pretty easy to get in Playa.

Anyways, I guess as everyone has told you, the best you can do is keep adding whatever you need to.

NorthMinnesota · 08-25-2005

I use the same recipe as Caramba! Yummy!

caramba · 08-25-2005

I've tried lots of different combos and I think that's the best!

Jodeci · 08-26-2005

Wonderful ideas! Not sure if I can get some of those ingredients here in Halifax but I will look around today on my shopping trip. Made a basic one last night which was ok but could be better.

I will let you know how it goes. The only thing I can guarantee is that almost all of us will be really drunk tonight and that is really all that matters in the end anyway!

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Jodeci life=playa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 901	Need to make a lot of margaritas - help I am having a margarita party at my place Friday night (anyone want to come?) and I want to provide shaken margaritas to everyone. The only problem is that I have never made a shaken margarita before, much less a pitcher of margaritas. I have found lots of recipes for making one shaken margarita but there will be close to 20 people there. I have a pitcher, but I am not sure what is the best way to prepare a pitcher of margaritas so that is tastes ok. Does anyone have any ideas? I haven't even figured out exactly how much tequila I will need yet.

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08-24-2005	#3 (permalink)
Jodeci life=playa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 901	Thanks! I don't have a certain recipe in mind yet. As good hosts, we are going to make some tomorrow night and try out a variety of recipes. I am taking Friday off work so I will probably go the route you suggested and batch it out. I won't put any ice in the pitcher like you said so it doesn't get watered down. After everyone has had a couple, I am sure they will all be less picky anyway.

08-24-2005	#4 (permalink)
alwaysmissinpdc añejo Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: burbs north of Wilmington, Delaware Posts: 3,197	Tequila, triple sec, frozen limeaid (undiluted), ice, to taste. These are kind of knock-you- naked margaritas, in this case you use ice, which dilutes the limeaid as it melts. This recipe is from a friend. Keep in mind, she once cracked a plastic pitcher with this! You may want to add water. Hmmm, I'm kinda wondering how some sparking water would work.... Have fun testing!

08-24-2005	#5 (permalink)
ReadyTRock beachaholic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 392	1.5 oz TaKillYa, .5 oz triple sec, and 3 oz Freshies ('rita mix)

08-24-2005	#6 (permalink)
LndShrk Posts: n/a	NOT - that I have experience in this area, but... What I underastand you're wanting is a LARGE amount of margaritias, good quality & maintain low cost (ok, so I've tended bar ...) Get a CLEAN 5 gallon bucket. frozen limeade - 12 oz ? tequila triple-sec ice fresh limes (Rose's Lime is good also) Fill bucket 1/2+ full of ice, add frozen limeade. Usually you make your limeade 4 +"cans" of water - instead split 2 cans water or lemon-lime soda & 2 cans tequila. Stir while mixing. Once the bucket is almost full - add triple-sec. If your freezer is large enough, place the bucket in the freezer the night before the party. Since the alcohol will not freeze, it should be "slushy". Slice the limes as garnish... LndShrk

08-24-2005	#7 (permalink)
Jodeci life=playa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 901	So many recipes to try and such little time. But seriously, thank you all for the ideas and keep them coming.

08-24-2005	#8 (permalink)
BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 8,655	HI! Here is my Cadillac Margy: 4 parts lemon-lime juice (squeeze 2 fresh lemon & 2 fresh regular lime =4 oz and add 1 tablespoon sugar or equal per ounce--or use frozen, defrosted undiluted lemon-lime juice) 4 parts clear tequila (clear, like Patron or JC Classico) 2 parts Triple Sec 2 parts Gran Marnier ice cubes Mix all together and put in a shaker (or just stir well). Pour over the ice. Use the same measurement unit (i.e. a cup or glass, etc... throughout) or example, if you use a cup as the unit, then the recipe will be: 4 cups lemon-lime juice 4 cups tequila 2 cups triple sec 2 cups gran marnier If you like weaker margys, then cut the tequila, TS and GM each by 1 part (4:3:1:1) If you want other flavors, just change the type of juice (strawberry, raspberry, mango, peach, etc...you can use the 'fruit nectars' sold in stores or get the fresh fruit--toss into a blender with a little water or lemon-lime juice and blend it up fresh) Whichever you choose--Have a great time & stay safe! -B

08-24-2005	#9 (permalink)
MikeW añejo Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moorpark, CA Posts: 9,087	I'm a great believer in practicing and getting things right before demonstrating in front of others. So practice, practice, practice, and you should be ready or passed out by the time the party starts.

08-24-2005	#10 (permalink)
sctx political anarchist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Body in San Marcos Tx....Tankah in my mind Posts: 27,164	hmmmmmmmm, usually make it by the glass or small pitcher, and I'm not sure if Ruby Red grapefruit juice is available up there, but here's my Rio Grande Rita. Something a little different, more of a warped Sunrise, but I like the name and it doesn't give me the heartburn troubles that I get with excessive lime margarita consumption 3 parts grapefruit juice 1 part orange juice 1/2 part Tequila (approximate only, adjust to taste... I like it strong) 1/4 part Cointreau or similar narange (maybe a little less of this ingredient, too much makes for a very bad Rits) 1 squeezed lime slice to top the glass off

08-24-2005	#11 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,474	My "famous" concoction makes a shakerful (about 4 or 5 drinks if poured over margarita glasses full of crushed ice /small cubes- just multiply): 4 shots+ good tequila (I'm partial to Cazadores or Herradura reposado or El Tesoro for mine) 2 shots Grand Marnier or Cointreau (the latter goes best with a lighter tasting tequila) 1 shot triple sec 1 shot Rose's lime juice 1/3-1/2 shot Key West Lime juice or the juice of maybe 1 1/2 limes or 3 key limes 3 shots Daileys Margarita mix (if not available use more Rose's) Tried and true, and potent.

08-25-2005	#12 (permalink)
Sonia shortest staff member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Monterrey, Mexico Posts: 264	Ahh... nothing like the natural, simple stuff. I was hired to bartend a party and had to make gallons of ritas from scratch. Of course I had to try each bach and let me tell ya... they were delicious! Although it wasn't very practical doing it that way, had no margarita mix, simple tequila, triple sec, natural lime juice and liquid sweetener, which pretty easy to get in Playa. Anyways, I guess as everyone has told you, the best you can do is keep adding whatever you need to.

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08-25-2005	#13 (permalink)
NorthMinnesota añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5,599	I use the same recipe as Caramba! Yummy!

08-25-2005	#14 (permalink)
caramba añejo Join Date: May 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,474	I've tried lots of different combos and I think that's the best!

08-26-2005	#15 (permalink)
Jodeci life=playa Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Posts: 901	Wonderful ideas! Not sure if I can get some of those ingredients here in Halifax but I will look around today on my shopping trip. Made a basic one last night which was ok but could be better. I will let you know how it goes. The only thing I can guarantee is that almost all of us will be really drunk tonight and that is really all that matters in the end anyway!