Every year on February 22, National Margarita Day is observed in BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (WVLA/WGMB). To commemorate the occasion, Jose Morales from Superior Grill on Highland Road visited the FOX 44 studio and demonstrated to viewers how to make a premium Patron margarita.
Looking to make your own margarita? Check out the recipe below. According to Nielsen data, the margarita topped the list as the most popular cocktail in the U.S. in 2019.
Shake all ingredients together, then strain into a Collins glass and top with Topo Chico or another sparkling mineral water, as desired.
Fox Morning News First Edition: Jeremy Morales with Superior Grill on Highland
SUPERIOR MARGARITA 🔗
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Ingredients:
- 2 ounces 100% blue agave tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces lime juice (or fresh squeezed)
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau
- Splash sweet-and-sour mix
- Fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt (optional)
Instruction:
Preparation
Fill a glass or cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients except lime juice and salt. Shake vigorously. Dip the rim of a margarita glass into lime juice and then into salt. Fill the glass with crushed ice. Strain the margarita into the ice-filled glass and serve. Alternately, combine ingredients in a blender filled with ice. Blend until thoroughly mixed. Pour into a margarita glass and serve. Serves 1.
FAQ
What does superior grill put in their margaritas?
Recipe for a superior grill margarita: 1.5 liters of tequila, 1 liter of triple sec, 2 cups of sugar, 1 quart of lime juice, and 1.5 liters of frozen margarita mix. Mix ingredients together, then savor!
Why do you put triple sec in margaritas?
As the name implies, a top-shelf Margarita has a higher-quality list of ingredients: Aged, good quality Anejo Tequila, and a high-end orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier. A Margarita typically contains the following ingredients: Tequila, Triple-sec orange liqueur, lime juice, and a ton of sugar.
What alcohol is best for margarita mix?
A type of orange liqueur known as triple sec, which is often used interchangeably with curaçao, provides fruity flavors as well as sweet and bitter notes, all of which are necessary for a properly prepared Margarita.