need advice-making margaritas

carey24 · Post by **carey24** » April 20, 2006 7:49 am

I'm having a big party and I'm supplying margaritas. I'm thinking I'll make them by the gallon, (using cheap plastic gallon containers) but I need help with the measurements. I'm thinking like 1/3 tequila 2/3 mix. Any suggestions?

Also how many gallons for 40-50 people? It's BYOB otherwise and not everyone will be drinking margaritas; although it's an all day thing.

Thanks!

ToplessRideFL · Post by **ToplessRideFL** » April 20, 2006 9:06 am

Where is Zman.....?

For our February phlocking everyone BYOB'd.... and in addition to that Zman brought 5-10 gallons of 4 different frozen concoctions.... As I recall they were GONE!!!

We had 54 people!

Calypso Poet 99 · Post by **Calypso Poet 99** » April 20, 2006 9:14 am

My buddy just bought one of those Margaritaville Frozen Concoction makers from amazon and it is AWSOME!

What do you expect for $299?

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » April 20, 2006 9:21 am

Mix? MIX????

Yech.

AlbatrossFlyer · Post by **AlbatrossFlyer** » April 20, 2006 9:26 am

here's my recipe scaled up to a bottle of tequila.

http://www.nnc-inc.com/recipe/bottle.pdf

Craiger · Post by **Craiger** » April 20, 2006 9:34 am

Hey Carey!

Every year for the concert we make large quantities (several gallons) of Margaritas in large plastic coolers and here's what we do:

1) Don't use a mix.

2) Don't use a blender

3) DO use tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice (we use Rose's brand)

4) Combine in the following proportions in whatever container(s) you have and stir well with a big wooden spoon or similar tool:

~ 3 parts tequila
~ 1 part Cointreau
~ 1 part lime juice

5) Once mixed, pour over ice cubes (not crushed ice) in a Margarita glass. You may also rub the rim of the glass w/ lime juice and dip in salt.

Also, since Cointreau is a bit pricey, you can substitute triple sec if you have to...But it's not as good.

Note: this is the original recipe from back in '48, and it is STRONG. We usually end up reducing the amount of tequila somewhat.

Enjoy!

rednekkPH · Post by **rednekkPH** » April 20, 2006 9:43 am

I stick to the basics, and it has served me well.

2 parts tequila
1.5 parts triple sec
.75 part Rose's lime juice

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » April 20, 2006 6:47 pm

I want several RIGHT NOW, please!

Drumkat · Post by **Drumkat** » April 21, 2006 12:21 am

send one over here!! Quick!!! - man do I need one after today.....