Best Margarita Recipe co*cktail with Bitters | White On Rice Couple (2024)

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What bitters go well with tequila? ›

Clear, unaged spirits like vodka, gin, and silver tequila go best with the lightest of bitters like Lime Coriander and Grapefruit. Spirits with a little age like a gold rum, repesado tequila, or even an aged gin will benefit from Caradamom or Orange.

There are some classic co*cktail recipes in which bitters—and even a specific type of bitters—are considered irreplaceable, like Angostura in an old-fashioned and Peychaud's in a Sazerac co*cktail.

A splash of fruit juice can also add some more flavor to your margaritas. Grapefruit juice will give a tart, slightly sour flavor, while pineapple juice creates a more tropical-tasting drink. "Citrus-based juices are essential for balancing out the sweetness of a margarita," David Alan told Insider.

Cut the lime in half and squeeze both halves into a Boston shaker, jam jar or jug (you want about 25ml in total). Pour in the Cointreau and tequila, then add the jam and stir to loosen. Fill with ice, then shake hard for 30 seconds. Strain into your glass and enjoy!

Some of the best co*cktail bitters available are Angostura, Regans' Orange, Peychaud's, Bittermens, and The Bitter Truth. A boom of commercially accessible bitters in myriad diverse tastes has accompanied the 21st-century co*cktail revolution. There are hundreds of different variations to pick from.

As you can probably tell, we think Angostura bitters are best suited to gin! However, Angostura bitters also goes really well with whisky in a traditional Old Fashioned and vermouth in a Manhattan. Angostura bitters also make for a brilliant partner to rum in co*cktails like a Dark & Stormy.

Many classic co*cktails, like the Old Fashioned and Manhattan, call for a dash or two of Angostura to add bitterness and spice. A dash is anywhere between ⅛ and ¼ of a teaspoon. Be careful not to add too much as the bitters are strong in flavor and could overwhelm your co*cktail.

Bitters are technically alcoholic, and they're usually between 35% to 45% ABV. Because they're sold in such small bottles and their flavor is so strong, most recipes call for just a dash or a few drops, making its overall alcohol contribution negligible, and why you don't need to be 21 or older to buy them.

Will I Get Drunk Off Bitters? Bit of an interesting question here with a complex, yet straightforward answer: Yes, but no. Yes in that, while bitters is typically comprised of about 45% alcohol, the truth is, you usually only put a few dashes in here or there for flavor, not additional alcohol.

We'll just tell you upfront: The secret to a tasty margarita is freshly squeezed lime juice (not the bottled stuff) and—here's the real secret—a splash of fresh OJ. That's right. Fresh-squeezed juice from an actual orange (not an orange-flavored liqueur) will produce a cleaner-tasting, more refreshing margarita.

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Just as important as the style of tequila is the use of a high-quality orange liqueur. Part of the Daisy category of co*cktails, the Margarita calls for triple sec such as Cointreau for sweetness and balance. Though some may opt for agave nectar instead, the addition of the liqueur is what makes a true Margarita.

Sometimes, achieving balance requires a bit of surrender. For years, I swore by the countdown margarita: Shake three parts tequila, two parts orange liqueur and one part fresh lime juice, then serve on the rocks with salt.

In a recent interview with InStyle, the First Ladies star revealed that her secret to making margaritas is sticking to the basics. She said, “It's basically silver tequila with lime juice shaken and over rocks. And some people like a little Cointreau, some don't.”

This co*cktail starts with a pour of Casamigos Blanco Tequila, a premium spirit co-created by George Clooney and known for its crisp, clean agave notes. We then add Fresh Lime Juice, which imparts a zesty tang that perfectly complements the tequila.

Muddle sage, rosemary, cilantro, mint and lime peel in a co*cktail shaker with simple syrup, lime juice, two drops bitters and Patrón Silver. Shake with ice and strain into a highball glass with ice. Garnish with fresh herbs.

This elixir is made with lavender and other (top secret) aromatic botanicals. Use 4 drops to lift a margarita, add complexity and extenuate agave character.”