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Homemade margarita mix is so easy and makes the most robust, fresh, and flavorful base for the tastiest margaritas!
Why is homemade margarita mix better than store-bought?
I love homemade margarita mix because it is super simple and allows for the use of the freshest ingredients without preservatives. You also get to control all the flavor elements–sweet, tart, tang, spice, making the mix serve YOU and what your taste buds like best! Store-bought margarita mix is often loaded with sugar and syrups that significantly increase the sugar content. This recipe gives you the option to make your own margarita mix that is created with healthier-for-you ingredients. It’s equal parts tart and tangy with a hint of sweetness and 100% satisfying!
Margarita Mix Ingredients
This margarita mix is just a few simple ingredients and makes a really refreshing and delicious mix! Here’s what you’ll need for 8 servings:
- Lime Juice – 1 cup of fresh lime juice gives a really delicious, tart flavor.
- Agave – 8 tablespoons (½ cup) of agave syrup gives just the right amount of sweetness.
- Orange Extract – 1 teaspoon of orange extract (or 2 teaspoons of orange zest) brightens up the mix and acts as the replacement for the triple sec in this mix
How to Make Margarita Mix
Making your own margarita mix could not be simpler! Here’s what you’ll do to make your mix:
- Add ingredients – add all your ingredients to a pitcher and stir to combine.
- Cover and chill – if you are not going to use your mix right away, cover your pitcher or transfer to a jar with a lid and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve up your cocktails.
- Serve and enjoy – when you are ready to enjoy, pour over ice and add your favorite tequila (or add the mix and tequila into a shaker, then pour over ice), and enjoy!
Tips, tricks, substitutions
- Use fresh lime juice – fresh lime juice is going to give the freshest, tartest flavor, which makes such a big difference in the mix!
- Use orange zest – if you don’t have orange extract handy, a couple teaspoons of orange zest makes a great substitute for the orange extract.
- Adjust the sweetness – use more or less agave to adjust the sweetness based on what you like!
How many margaritas will this homemade margarita mix make?
This recipe is so flexible and can be scaled up or down! As written, the mix will make 8 servings. Here are some easy conversions for you depending on how many servings you are looking for!
- For 2 servings: ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons agave, ¼ teaspoon orange extract
- For 4 servings: ½ cup lime juice, 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) agave, ½ teaspoon orange extract
- For 6 servings: ¾ cup lime juice, 6 tablespoons agave, ¾ teaspoon orange extract
- For 12 servings: 1 ½ cups lime juice, 12 tablespoons (¾ cup) agave, 1 ½ teaspoons orange extract
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Margarita Mix Frequently Asked Questions
This mix is classic and a great accompaniment to any tequila! Blanco, reposado, añejo, joven, mixto–the tequila skies the limit! Mezcal would also be a fun twist to give the mix a nice smoky flavor.
Yes! To use the mix for a frozen margarita, make your mix, pour it into an ice cube tray, and freeze. Once the mix is frozen, pop it in the blender with your tequila, blend, and you’ll have a super slushy, refreshing, frozen margarita!
To store, pour your mix into a pitcher or container, cover, and place in the refrigerator to chill until you are ready to use. I recommend chilling for at least 4 hours for the crispest drink!
Prepared fresh, this mix is stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. If you freeze your mix, it is good for up to 6 months. For easy storage, freeze in ice cube trays, then (once frozen), pop the ice cubes out and into a freezer bag or container of choice, label, and store.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup lime juice
- 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) agave syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange extract
Instructions
- Add all your ingredients to a pitcher and stir to combine
- If you are not going to use your mix right away, cover your pitcher or transfer to a jar with a lid and chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve your cocktails.
- When you are ready to enjoy, pour over ice and add your favorite tequila (or add the mix and tequila into a shaker, then pour over ice), and enjoy!
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Recipe Notes
- For 2 servings: ¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoons agave, ¼ teaspoon orange extract
- For 4 servings: ½ cup lime juice, 4 tablespoons (¼ cup) agave, ½ teaspoon orange extract
- For 6 servings: ¾ cup lime juice, 6 tablespoons agave, ¾ teaspoon orange extract
- For 12 servings: 1 ½ cups lime juice, 12 tablespoons (¾ cup) agave, 1 ½ teaspoons orange extract
Christine says
Can I substitute simple syrup or honey or anything else for agave?