margarita making shortcut

heater · 08-31-2010

I thought that I would share my new way to make margaritas. I drank these on our new boat this weekend and they were very refreshing.

2 parts tequila to one part triple sec. Add SIMPLY LIMEADE to taste. Simply Limeade can be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store near their other juices. (This brand makes lemonade, grapefruit and orange juice also) The Simply Limeade could also be used to make mojitos. Instead of squeezing fresh lime juice and making simple syrup just use the limeade in place of that.

gguerra · 08-31-2010

I use lime juice that is sold in jars/bottles. It is made from concentrate Not quite as good as fresh squeezed but pretty good.. I use equal parts tequila, triple sec, lime juice. Not quite equal, I use a little less triple sec to make it not as sweet. The ratios are a matter of taste.. You can also use Cointreau in place of the triple sec for a nice twist.

kerrilee · 08-31-2010

I use equal parts of tequila, triple sec, lemon lime crystal light and a squeeze of fresh lime to top it off-really really good...especially blended up with ice!!!

roni · 08-31-2010

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Originally Posted by heater

I thought that I would share my new way to make margaritas. I drank these on our new boat this weekend and they were very refreshing.

2 parts tequila to one part triple sec. Add SIMPLY LIMEADE to taste. Simply Limeade can be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store near their other juices. (This brand makes lemonade, grapefruit and orange juice also) The Simply Limeade could also be used to make mojitos. Instead of squeezing fresh lime juice and making simple syrup just use the limeade in place of that.

I am sure that tastes very good!!

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Originally Posted by kerrilee

I use equal parts of tequila, triple sec, lemon lime crystal light and a squeeze of fresh lime to top it off-really really good...especially blended up with ice!!!

That would be lower carb and taste good also. That lower carb thing is important for type 2 diabetics like me.

I use more tequila and less triple sec. Sometimes a use the juice of a thin slice of orange to provide the orange flavor.

Tequila and diet Squirt is very good also

Jimontheriver · 09-02-2010

Takes less than half the effort of my old hand squeeze.

To me, there is NO substitutions for fresh fruit, althought I sometimes use those new plastic "Ball" canning jars with the screw on lids and premix my margaritas in them to take places (boat mostly), then add ice and shake away (always at least 10 seconds).

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Now, maybe I need one of these to take care of the salting part.

http://shop.limetreecove.com/product...d-drink-rimmer

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emc · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

Takes less that half the effort of my old hand squeeze.

To me, there is NO substitutions for fresh fruit, althought I sometimes use those new plastic "Ball" canning jars with the screw on lids and premix my margaritas in them to take places (boat mostly), then add ice and shake away (always at least 10 seconds).

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Now, maybe I need one of these to take care of the salting part.

Lime Tree Cove - The Barmaid drink rimmer - Premium cocktail salts and sugars | The Barmaid Drink Rimmer

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I don't think you need that drink rimmer. Seems like you could have it done in a lot less time the old fashioned way.
Now the lime press, I want. Where did you find it?

roni · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by emc

I don't think you need that drink rimmer. Seems like you could have it done in a lot less time the old fashioned way.
Now the lime press, I want. Where did you find it?

We bought one in 2006 on Isla Mujeres. Love it.

Babaloo · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by emc

I don't think you need that drink rimmer. Seems like you could have it done in a lot less time the old fashioned way.
Now the lime press, I want. Where did you find it?

No salt please

Jimontheriver · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by emc

I don't think you need that drink rimmer. Seems like you could have it done in a lot less time the old fashioned way.
Now the lime press, I want. Where did you find it?

I do salt the rim with kosher salt the old way, but if I use the plastic "Ball" jars sometimes I drink the margarita from them thus maybe a need for the rimer, but I'm guessing the thing gets salt eveywhere.

As for the juicer, it is called "Freshforce Citrus Juicer" and is made Chefn. I got mine on Amazon.com for $18.95 + some other stuff so I got free shipping.
Amazon.com: Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, Lime: Kitchen & Dining

I think that Table La Sur Kitchen stores carry them also.

Funny thing about the reviews for them on Amazon is that the green one got 5 stars & the yellow one got only 3 stars. So far I love mine, might even have to buy one on my friend Jimionthelake's condo inPlaya. This make my 6th juicer including an Orange-X Juicer,
Amazon.com: Orange-X Professional Juicer: Kitchen & Dining

The new one might only get 95% the juice as my others, but it is fast and easy and most of the limes in the stores around here are large enough to get plenty of juice to make a double or 2 singles just fine.

Babaloo · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

As for the juicer, it is called "Freshforce Citrus Juicer" and is made Chefn. I got mine on Amazon.com for $18.95 + some other stuff so I got free shipping.
Amazon.com: Chef'n FreshForce Citrus Juicer, Lime: Kitchen & Dining

I like the cast aluminum juicers that are available everywhere here.
They can sure squeeze some juice out of a lime.
Not pretty - but functional.

Jimontheriver · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

No salt please

In Spanish please Rick.

Will I see you at Luna Blue Tuesday, November 30th, our first night in town?

Babaloo · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

In Spanish please Rick.

Will I see you at Luna Blue Tuesday, November 30th, our first night in town?

If Grabow is back in town, yes.
If he's not, then it will be Barefoot Skinny on Wednesday.

sin sal, por favor

Jimontheriver · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

If Grabow is back in town, yes.
If he's not, then it will be Barefoot Skinny on Wednesday.

sin sal, por favor

Is Barefoot Skinny at LB every Wednesday?

Babaloo · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Jimontheriver

Is Barefoot Skinny at LB every Wednesday?

Wednesdays and Fridays

Sue · 09-02-2010

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

No salt please

08-31-2010	#1 (permalink)
heater reposado Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 1,328	margarita making shortcut I thought that I would share my new way to make margaritas. I drank these on our new boat this weekend and they were very refreshing. 2 parts tequila to one part triple sec. Add SIMPLY LIMEADE to taste. Simply Limeade can be found in the refrigerated section of the grocery store near their other juices. (This brand makes lemonade, grapefruit and orange juice also) The Simply Limeade could also be used to make mojitos. Instead of squeezing fresh lime juice and making simple syrup just use the limeade in place of that.

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Jimontheriver añejo Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Illinois on the Mississippi Posts: 2,121	My new shortcut Takes less than half the effort of my old hand squeeze. To me, there is NO substitutions for fresh fruit, althought I sometimes use those new plastic "Ball" canning jars with the screw on lids and premix my margaritas in them to take places (boat mostly), then add ice and shake away (always at least 10 seconds). - Now, maybe I need one of these to take care of the salting part. http://shop.limetreecove.com/product...d-drink-rimmer - Last edited by Jimontheriver; 09-02-2010 at 06:55 PM..

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gguerra ruined Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 90	I use lime juice that is sold in jars/bottles. It is made from concentrate Not quite as good as fresh squeezed but pretty good.. I use equal parts tequila, triple sec, lime juice. Not quite equal, I use a little less triple sec to make it not as sweet. The ratios are a matter of taste.. You can also use Cointreau in place of the triple sec for a nice twist.

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kerrilee lost on fifth Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 16	I use equal parts of tequila, triple sec, lemon lime crystal light and a squeeze of fresh lime to top it off-really really good...especially blended up with ice!!!

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