Parties, events and restaurants often offer margaritas to guests. The popular cocktail is offered in multiple varieties, ratios and can feature different ingredients.http://www.barrypopik.com/index.php/texas/entry/margarita_cocktail/ The basis of most margaritas is tequila, a sour mixture and an orange-flavored liquor like triple sec. Margarita's can be served on the rocks, shaken along with floating ice, straight up or frozen with blended ice. Garnishes often include slices of limes and the rim of the margarita glass often features salt or sugar. If you want to add a little international flavor to your next margarita, learn how to make an Italian margarita.
How to Make an Italian Margarita Video
Ja Nee Nisonger, a Los Angeles bartender, prepares an Italian margarita in this video from Mahalo. She presents the ingredients needed, the preparation method and potential modifications. This mixed drink guide is part of a larger series of videos offered on the Mahalo.com YouTube channel.
Step 1: Collect Your Drink Supplies
Obtain tequila, triple sec, amaretto, sweet and sour mix, a margarita glass, a shaker, a measuring glass and ice. Some specific brand options include Jose Cuervo Especial Gold tequila, Dekuyper triple sec or Cointreau orange liqueur and Amaretto di Amore.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzLw4vxFH4
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Place ice in your shaker. Measure 3/4 to an ounce of tequila and pour into the shaker, based on your strength preference. Measure and pour 1/2 ounce of the orange flavored liquor of your choice into the shaker (triple sec or Cointreau), then repeat the process with a 1/2 ounce of amaretto. Top off the mixture with an ounce of your sweet and sour mixture.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzLw4vxFH4
Step 3: Shake Ingredients
Place the strainer and lid firmly on your shaker glass. Shake the mixture about 20 times to ensure you produce some ice chips in your mixture. Remove the lid on your shaker glass and strain your Italian margarita into your glass. You can stir, add ice cubes or salt the edge of the glass if desired.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PzLw4vxFH4
More Mixed Drinks on Mahalo
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Collect all your supplies before starting to make your Italian margarita.
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Vary amounts of each ingredient based on your preferences.
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Decorate your margarita glass with sugar or salt and garnish with a lime slice.
