Best Margarita Bar Recipes

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THE PERFECT MARGARITA



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Mastering the margarita requires a certain amount of practice, but once you dial-in your perfect ratio, it's a really easy cocktail to replicate. The classic recipe is 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice, and you should probably start off pretty close to that, but my personal favorite proportions are 4-3-2.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Tequila Drinks Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lime wedge
1 pinch coarse sea salt to taste
1 large ice cube
ice
2 fluid ounces white tequila
1 ½ fluid ounces triple sec
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 slice lime

Steps:

  • Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 330.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g

MARGARITA BAR



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     beverage

Time 40m

Yield 4 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 46

Ice cubes
Ice cubes
3 parts white tequila
2 parts Triple Sec
1 part fresh lime juice
3 parts white tequila
2 parts Triple Sec
1 part fresh lime juice
1 part water
1 part sugar
1 part water
1 part sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
2 limes, zested
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
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 chopped fresh pineapple
1/2 fresh seeded jalapeno
2 cups simple syrup
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups simple syrup
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled
2 cups simple syrup
2 cups simple syrup
2 limes
6 slices fresh ginger
2 cups simple syrup
2 limes
6 slices fresh ginger

Steps:

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

MARGARITA



Margarita image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ice cubes
3 ounces tequila
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
1 tablespoon Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Zest of one lime
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate. Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge. Strain margarita into the glass.
  • Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.

SALTED MARGARITA BARS



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This edible cocktail is an ideal party dessert, mingling all the fun of a margarita - and its salted rim - with the efficiency of a slab pie. Key lime pie's boozier, saltier cousin, it comes together quickly and maintains its consistency when frozen, making it a great make-ahead treat for a barbecue or a trip to the beach. Any tequila will work, but blanco is preferred for its milder taste. Don't make the curd more than 10 minutes in advance, as the lime juice will start to thicken it, which could affect the bake.

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     snack, cookies and bars, dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, plus more for greasing the pan
About 40 saltine crackers (from one 4-ounce/113-gram sleeve)
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons lime zest plus 1/2 cup juice (from about 4 limes)
1/4 cup tequila (preferably blanco)
2 tablespoons orange liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
Pinch of kosher salt
5 large egg yolks
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
Flaky salt, for finishing

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan with butter (or use the wrapper from your stick of butter). Line the buttered pan with parchment, leaving an overhang on two sides. (This will help you pull the bars out of the pan easily.)
  • Prepare the crust: In a food processor, pulse the saltines until ground like coarse sand. (Alternatively, place them in a zip-top bag and use a rolling pin to crush them.) It's OK if there are a few larger pieces. Add the melted butter, sugar and salt, and pulse a few more times until all the crumbs are evenly saturated (or mix to combine in a medium bowl). Pour the mixture into the lined pan, press into an even layer and freeze for about 15 minutes.
  • After the crust has chilled, bake it until fragrant and golden brown, about 15 to 18 minutes.
  • While the crust cools, make the filling: In a liquid measuring cup or small bowl, combine the lime zest, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur and salt.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the yolks and sweetened condensed milk. Add the tequila-lime mixture to the yolk mixture, whisk to combine, then pour into the prepared crust. (It's OK if the crust is not yet completely cool.) You may be tempted to prepare the curd earlier, but don't do so more than 10 minutes before baking, as the lime juice will start to thicken it, which could affect the bake.
  • Bake 15 to 17 minutes until the curd is set around the edges and slightly jiggly in the center.
  • Transfer to a rack to cool slightly, then freeze for at least 2 hours.
  • After freezing, remove the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang and transfer to a cutting board. Sprinkle with flaky salt, cut into 16 bars and serve right away. Store leftovers in the freezer. Cheers!

MARGARITA BARS



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My friend Janie made these for a cookie exchange. She said the recipe is from Pillsbury. Will make you pucker up.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h7m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 cup butter, softened
4 large eggs
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup frozen margarita mix concentrate, thawed
2 teaspoons fresh lime zest
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • In a big mixing bowl, add all the crust ingredients; mix on low speed until crumbly.
  • Flour your hands/fingers; press mixture firmly in the bottom of an ungreased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Bake at 350­° for 20 to 25 minutes or until a light golden brown.
  • In another bowl, beat eggs.
  • Add sugar, flour, and baking powder; stir to blend.
  • Add in margarita mix and lime peel; stir to blend.
  • Take crust out of the oven.
  • Pour filling over the warm crust; place back in the oven.
  • Bake 18-22 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
  • Let cool until completely cooled.
  • Right before serving, sift powdered sugar over the top; cut into bars.

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