Margarita | How to make the Easiest PITCHER of Margaritas with just 4 INGREDIENTS
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HISTORY:
There’s a lot to uncover on Margarita. The first thing you should know is the build of this drink. It actually means something! This cocktail is in the sour family. “Sours” consist of Spirit, citrus, and sweetener. Margarita means daisy in Spanish. Daisy, a cocktail that first appeared in Jerry Thomas' "Bartender's Guide", 1862. Daisy is made with Gin, Lemon Juice, Curaço and topped with club soda. See the similarities in the ingredients? Both the Margarita and the Daisy are cocktails in the sour family. According to history, Daisy was very popular in the 1930s, and around this time we see for the first time a Tequila Daisy.
But ok where does the Margarita come from? There are many people who claim to have invented this cocktail. Some origins that I know of, which are.
1. The Margarita was invented in 1930 by a woman named Doña Bertha, owner of Bertha’s bar in Taxco, Mexico
2. The Margarita was invented by a guy named Daniel “Danny” Negrete in 1936 while he was working at Garci Crespo Hotel in Puebla Mexico. His lady liked salt on her cocktails. But does that mean that we would have to give credit to his girlfriend then?
3. Back in the 1930s, Vernon Underwood, the president of a liquor distribution company that starter importing and distributing Cuervo tequila, had asked a Head Bartender from a bar in Los Angeles to create a cocktail with this new spirit that was brought to America. Then he named the drink after his wife Margaret (Margarita).
Whichever story is true, it is undeniable that the Margarita is arguably the most popular cocktail in the United States. And the popularity comes from Pop culture embracing tequila brands, advertisement push by some tequila brands, and the introduction of a variation to the classic Margarita, the Tommy's Margarita.
Tommy's Margarita was created in 1987/1988 by bartender and tequila expert, Julio Bermejo. This drink was named after his family's restaurant and bar, Tommy's Mexican Restaurant (EST. 1965) in San Francisco, CA. This place is a true family restaurant. Julio is one of five children, all of his family has been involved in the restaurant in some shape or form. The drink appears on menus all around the world. And in turn, this family spot has become the "mecca" for enthusiasts and tourists alike to visit and have the original drink. Tommy's Margarita switches the orange-flavored liqueur with Agave syrup. The best part of the drink is being served with plenty of tortillas and chips. This bar also has one of the largest selection of 100% Agave spirits in the US. This drink is perfect to try with different types of tequila. You will taste the difference.
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RECIPE:
Classic Margarita
1.5oz (45ml) Tequila Blanc, 100% Agave
1oz (30ml) Fresh Lime Juice
.75oz (22.5ml) Orange Liqueur
.25oz (7.5ml) Agave Nectar
-Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, shake with ice, double strain into double rocks or coupe glass (with or without salt) and garnish with a lime wedge or lime wheel
Tommy's Margarita (Batched)
1.5cups (360ml) Tequila Blanco, 100% Agave
6oz (180ml) Fresh Lime Juice
3oz (90ml) Agave nectar
6oz (180ml) Filtered Water
Tommy's Margarita (Single Serving)
2oz Tequila Blanco, 100% Agave
1oz (30) Fresh Lime Juice
.5oz (15ml) Agave nectar
-Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, shake with ice, double strain into double rocks or coupe glass (with or without salt) and garnish with a lime wedge or lime wheel
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Have you had other large-format cocktails? I always love a good Punch Bowl. Reply with your favorites!
Ok the Tommy’s single serve margarita is AMAZING!!!! Can’t wait to try the larger portion for my guests tomorrow.
Yes more large format cocktails please!
2 things that stood out to me. First, a Tommy's margarita traditionally uses a reposado rather than a blanco. However, I've used really nice Blanco's as well. Second, I've never seen anyone add water to a margarita. Also, try a slice of orange as the garnish in the Tommy's...it's a nice twist.
This looks so good! Need to make this right now!!
Great video man! Margarita is such a great drink, I can enjoy it regardless the season. Cheers!
Wooow!!! Can’t wait to try it out!!! Thank you for sharing 🥰🥰🥰
Where is the orange liquer in the big glass????
I’ve only recently come around to enjoying the Margarita even though I’ve made thousands of them. Quarantine has changed me. Lol. Great video! Cheers! 🥃
@LiquidMemoir
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I know exactly what you mean. Now, more than ever, I really enjoy simple cocktails.
Why do you add water in large batch? Can it be made without water?
@yams02
Жыл бұрын
I think because typically when you make a drink in a shaker, the ice breaks up and dilutes the drink. But because there is no ice, there is no dilution. So the water is to compensate for that
Perfect! Party coming up. Thanks 🙏
@LiquidMemoir
2 жыл бұрын
My pleasure! I still make this very regularly. Delicious but best of all very simple to make! 😊
Hello, great video. I have a question, is it okay if I add symple syrup to the agave nectar mix?
@LiquidMemoir
2 жыл бұрын
Hey! You absolutely can, if you want your margaritas on the sweeter side. I find Agave to be rich enough to balance the drink. But feel free to add to taste!
@fernandocabral5347
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiquidMemoir thank you!
hey! could you help me out eith proportions? my bday is coming up and i will have a 5 L pitcher. i was wondering what is the difference taste wise if i dont use orange liqueur for pitcher version? if i want to use orange liqueur and homemade simple syrup in pitcher margarita - what are the proportions (ml) for 3-5 L? i have never tried margaritas and have no idea if i will even like it haha but i want to make it as perfect as possible! :)
@LiquidMemoir
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jey! Thank you for posting your questions. I would use the recipe for the pitcher that I shared on this video. If possible, I would definitely use agave nectar over orange liqueur. For a 5L Pitcher I would do the following: 6 cups (1,440ml) of a good quality Tequila Blanco. If you need suggestions for tequilas, let me know. 3 cups (720ml) of Fresh Lime Juice. I would only use fresh lime juice as that gives you the best margarita possible. 1.5 cups (360ml) of Agave Nectar. This you can find it at your local grocery store 3 cups (1,440ml) of cold Filtered Water Simply add all of the ingredients in your pitcher, give it a quick mix with a spoon, seal it and place it in the fridge for at least a couple of hours or until chilled. Once ready to serve, simply take your pitcher and serve it over glasses filled with ice (salt on the glass is optional) and enjoy!!! Let me know how it goes when you decide to try it. I hope you and your guests enjoy this!
@JeyIrwin
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiquidMemoir thank you for your answer! ❤️ i wanted to use orange liqueur and simple syrup because i am more of a sweet tooth when it comes to alcohol. 😄 tried a margarita today and it is not my cup of tea but it will be a themed party so margarita is a must. was wondering - would it be any good if made with watermelon or strawberries?
@LiquidMemoir
2 жыл бұрын
Watermelon goes great with Tequila! I don't have a specific recipe for something with watermelon. But you can always play with the recipe. I would use less fresh lime juice and use about the same amount of watermelon juice. The idea is to have 4 parts tequila 2 parts juice and 1 part sweetener. But you can add more sweetener as well in the original recipe I gave you and that may be a bit better for your palate. Orange liqueur tends to be dry in comparison to using Agave. If you haven't had a margarita with only, tequila lime and agave, you should give it a try. Still busy and sour but has more sweetness to it than orange liqueur.
@JeyIrwin
2 жыл бұрын
@@LiquidMemoir thank you sooo soo much! i love that you try to help everyone!