Margarita Mix Recipe Scratch Margarita Sweet & Sour Recipe How To Make

tequila

💰Cheaper: mezcal

Mezcal can be a more affordable alternative to tequila.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

Agave syrup can provide sweetness with fewer calories.

Measure out 3 cups of water and 3 cups of sugar.

Mix the water and sugar together in a microwave-safe container.

Microwave the mixture for about 5 minutes to create a super saturated solution.

Stir the mixture after microwaving until it becomes clear, indicating the sugar has dissolved.

Roll the limes and lemons on the bar top to soften them for juicing.

Cut the limes and lemons in half and juice them into the simple syrup mixture.

Juice the orange into the mixture as well, stirring to combine all the juices.

Taste the mixture and adjust the tartness by adding more limes or lemons if desired.

Chill the mixture in the fridge for at least a week before using.

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