Comments on: A Gallon of Margaritas by the Gallon

By: Geert

Geert — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 07:56:38 +0000

Sounds great! Gonna make this for my birthday for sure, only maybe not the whole gallon. I don’t want to throw anything away so I’ll probably make about 75% of it, with the same ratios ofcourse. Can I squeeze the lime and lemons the day before and store ‘em in the fridge?

By: Anthony

Anthony — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:22:09 +0000

Jeff,

I made 3 gallons of this for a pretty serious fight party and I have to say they were awesome… so good in fact it made up for the crappy party. I must also commend the strength because it is hard to find a strong drink with flavor and this is def it.

THANKS

By: Lee

Lee — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:34:01 +0000

Hi Jeff,

What is the recipe to make just one margarita?

Thanks!

By: TODD

TODD — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:30:22 +0000

Hi Jeff, Sorry if you already answered this, but i have to ask. not for myself because i drink regulars, but how would i go about using this recipe if i wanted to make strawberry margaritas? would i omit anything or just add strawberry mix or something else? thanks

Sounds like a great recipe, ill know more later tonight :-)

By: abby

abby — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:19:37 +0000

Belle, i’ve even used a fork in place of a of a reamer in a juicer pinch once(juicer was broken),(takes a while but it can be done!) & pour the juice through a strainer.Roll your limes on the counter with your hand , before cutting in half so they’re easier to squeeze the juice out of.
And jeff should i use less lime juice if using all lime juice instead of lemon & lime? Thanks.

By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Jeffrey Morgenthaler — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:19:48 +0000

I was going to say that; limes contain more citric acid than lemons do, so in order to make this recipe balance you would need to use more sugar. I’m sorry that I don’t know how much more, but it’s not an impossible thing to figure out. When the drink tastes good, you’ll know it!

By: Fede

Fede — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:52:23 +0000

I tried this recipe both ways,

I made 2 gallons, one with the original recipe and the other with all lime juice. The taste is pretty similar but the acidity is higher in the all lime. The lemons provide sort of a balance to that acidity making it easier to drink.

Jeff, you made me look like a Pro, your margaritas were awesome…

Thanks

By: belle from tx

belle from tx — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 01:49:04 +0000

I want to use this recipe at my baby shower and I was actually wondering the same thing abby asked… Just limes?

And if I don’t have a juicer, and I have to do it by hand…. What about the particles, leave them in, or is there a way to make it pulp free?

P.S. I won’t be drinking at my shower, calm down everyone…. Lol just for the guests.

By: abby

abby — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:15:14 +0000

plus tequila, lol, who could i forget to write that? Thanks jeff

By: abby

abby — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 20:02:28 +0000

hi, I just stumbled on this post & was thinking the same thing as the last person posted.Can i use all lime juice instead of lemon.In texas it’s a definate no to add lemon to margarita’s.A bartender i knew once just said lime juice,triple sec & simple syrup plus ice. Could never get that balance right..any thoughts?Thanks.

By: Federico

Federico — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:35:45 +0000

Jeff,

Can I use all limes instead, or will this affect the outcome?

I need to make this tomorrow morning…

thanks,

By: Gee

Gee — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 03:14:41 +0000

Grand Marnier in a Margarita is sometime called a gold cadillac or golden margarita…delicious!

By: Sam

Sam — Sat, 28 May 2011 04:29:40 +0000

Jeff,

Grand Marnier in a Margarita. Your thoughts?

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:18:37 +0000

Help,Help, Help…I am borrowing a commercial frozen drink machine that you put 1 1/2 gallons of mix in. I have bought 750ML of Jose Cuervo bottles and 1.75 liters of Jose cuervo margarita mix. How much of each do I use for 1 1/2 gallons? I am terrible with measuring and ratios..please help

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 18 May 2011 02:00:00 +0000

By: Robb

Robb — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 15:03:19 +0000

I know what I will be taking to my tailgate parties to both the Zac Brown and The Jimmy Buffett concerts next month.

I made 2 quarts just to try them out. They are very good ritas but they will sneak up on you.

I wanted to thank you for sharing your knowledge on here.

By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Jeffrey Morgenthaler — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 20:42:27 +0000

Barbie – You’re so welcome. And thank you for the kind words.

Randy – If you really want a medium, inexpensive tequila for your margaritas, you might try Pueblo Viejo or El Jimador.

By: Barbie

Barbie — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:37:32 +0000

Thank you so much for this recipe – and thank you for putting the time, effort, taste testing, measurements, kid sister comments, out there for all of us looking for an easier way, as I’m sure this recipe didn’t happen instantly. I will use fresh citrus, I have always used Grand Marnier in lieu of the triple sec. Looking forward to the challenge of making them. I’ve never met a margarita I didn’t like or a bottle of tequila I didn’t like for that matter, we cut our teeth on it here in Tucson.

By: Randy Chong

Randy Chong — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 03:00:17 +0000

Hey Jeff,

Love your website. Would you recommend a high end, low crap, or medium tequila for margaritas? I fear that using a high end tequila (aged?) would just be wasted in tequila rather than enjoying neat.

BTW, are guest bartending in LA anytime soon?

By: Jeffrey Morgenthaler

Jeffrey Morgenthaler — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:15:40 +0000

Cheryl

The general consensus has been yes, you can freeze them if needed.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:47:15 +0000

Jeff.
We are having a cinco de mayo bash with about 30 people.. Could I make ahead of time and freeze in gallon containers? They sound delish.

By: sahm24

sahm24 — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 16:26:09 +0000

I’m going to attempt this recipe for my husband’s surprise 40th next weekend. Can I make the recipe ahead of time and freeze it in the gallon jugs for 1-2 days? That way I can hide them in the basement freezer, and he won’t see them in our refrigerator and wonder why I’ve made so much.

By: Terry in FL

Terry in FL — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:23:30 +0000

Hello,

I made your Gallon of Margaritas for our taco bar party last weekend.

I did tweak the recipe slightly, upping the lime juice to 3 cups and reducing the lemon to 2 cups, mixed with Patron Citronge and Sauza Gold.

People are still talking about them 5 days later. They were SO good.

I did hear one thing over and over though, that they were a little on the strong side.

If I reduced the tequila to 5 cups, would you recommend replacing the missing cup of tequila with the other ingredients or just leave it out and run with it?

Thank you for the great information. You’ve ended my 10 year search for a great margarita recipe.

Terry

By: Nate

Nate — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 02:07:43 +0000

This is my first time commenting. Great blog! Your thoughtful approach to the cocktail craft is inspiring.

Have you experimented with a daiquiri adaptation? I’m thinking of trying this with Bacardi Silver instead of tequila and maybe Maraschino instead of Triple Sec. Do you think the amount of simple syrup should be reduced? Would you add (or sub in) any grapefruit juice? Thanks! I appreciate any thoughts or advice.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 05:23:20 +0000

I am getting ready to serve about 150 people with this recipe. We made 1 gallon to sample and WOW!!!!!!!!! So incredible.