Homemade Margarita Mix

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.

To make homemade margarita mix, combine equal parts sugar and water.

Bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil.

Add 1.5 cups of sugar to the boiling water and whisk until smooth.

Allow the mixture to cool until clear and colorless.

Once cooled, add lime juice to the simple syrup.

Optionally, add a little water if you prefer a less tart or sweet mix.

This mix can create about twenty margaritas.

Store any leftover mix in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

To serve, pour 1.5 ounces of tequila over crushed ice and mix with the margarita mix.

Serve with a salted rim.

Cooking Techniques

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