Margarita Bar Recipe

Name: Margarita Bar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Ice cubes; 3 parts white tequila; 2 parts Triple Sec; 1 part fresh lime juice; 1 part water; 1 part sugar; 1/4 cup kosher salt; 2 limes, zested; Original margarita, in pitchers; Buckets of ice and shakers; Pineapple-Jalapeno base for margarita, recipe follows; Strawberry base for margarita, recipe follows; Lime-Ginger base for margarita, recipe follows; Simple syrup, poured on a plate to dip glass in; Lime salt; 2 cups chopped fresh pineapple; 1/2 fresh seeded jalapeno; 2 cups simple syrup; 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled; 2 cups simple syrup; 2 cups simple syrup; 2 limes; 6 slices fresh ginger

Servings: persons

Ice cubes
3 parts white tequila
2 parts Triple Sec
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part water
1 part sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 limes, zested
Original margarita, in pitchers
Buckets of ice and shakers
Pineapple-Jalapeno base for margarita, recipe follows
Strawberry base for margarita, recipe follows
Lime-Ginger base for margarita, recipe follows
Simple syrup, poured on a plate to dip glass in
Lime salt
2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 fresh seeded jalapeno
2 cups simple syrup
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups simple syrup
2 cups simple syrup
2 limes
6 slices fresh ginger

1
Ratio for any volume of margarita: 3:2:1 = 3 parts tequila: 2 parts Triple Sec, 1 part lime juice.
2
Place whichever amount you choose, depending upon your guests, into a large pitcher.
3
Simmer water and sugar over high heat until the sugar has completely dissolved then chill.
4
Combine the salt and lime zest with a mortar and pestle.
5
Set in a plate to dip your glass in.
6
Have buckets if ice and shakers set up around the margarita pitchers.
7
Fill glasses with ice, original margarita and flavor profiles, if desired.
8
Dip the rims of the glasses into the simple syrup then into the lime-salt so the salt sticks to the rim of the glass.
9
Pour the mixed drink into your salted glass and enjoy.
10
In a blender, combine fresh pineapple chunks with seeded jalapeno and simple syrup together until you have a nice yellow puree.
11
Add, to taste, to original margarita.
12
Puree strawberries in a blender with simple syrup until you have a bright pink puree.
13
Add, to taste, to original margarita.
14
Simmer simple syrup with ginger slices and finish with fresh lime juice then cool and set in refrigerator overnight to infuse ginger flavor.
15
Add slices of fresh lime just before serving.
16
Add, to taste, to original margarita.

255

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Ice cubes, 3 parts white tequila, 2 parts Triple Sec, 1 part fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Margarita Bar falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Margarita Bar

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Variations & substitutions

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