Mango Margarita on the Rocks Recipe | Luci's Morsels (2024)

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How to make a margarita on the rocks? ›

On the rocks; poured over ice

Margarita / Served

Biberdorf says that if you're looking for the most bang for your ethanol buck, you should order a margarita on the rocks because there's more room for liquid between the large cubes of ice. But beware: The margarita will taste boozier, too.

Margarita on the rocks (ice) (4 fluid ounce) contains 10.7g total carbs, 10.6g net carbs, 0g fat, 0.1g protein, and 241 calories.

Pour tequila, sweetened lime juice, triple sec, and lemon-lime soda into a shaker filled with ice, hold your hand firmly over the top of the shaker so it doesn't pop off from the carbonated soda. Shake vigorously. Pour into prepared margarita glasses, and serve.

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.

One Margarita is about 1.5 standard drinks.

Larger ice cubes take longer to melt, providing a slower dilution process. On the other hand, frozen margaritas provide a more consistent dilution process, since blended or shaved ice is more consistent in size. Surrounding temperatures also affect the pace at which the ice melts and dilutes the co*cktail over time.

On-the-rocks margaritas are usually not as cold as frozen margaritas. In a frozen margarita, the ice becomes shaved, almost like snow; this distributes it more evenly throughout the entire glass. On the other hand, ice cubes keep the drink cold, but it doesn't compare to the low temperatures of a frozen beverage.

On The Rocks Premium co*cktails are Spirit Based, All Natural and contain No Preservatives. We only use Natural, Premium Ingredients and only sweetened with Cane Sugar.

Margaritas can be high in sugar, depending on how they are made. Margaritas made from premade mixes, as well as restaurant margaritas, typically have more sugar than homemade ones. Consuming too many added sugars can lead to unwanted weight gain, diabetes, and heart disease ( 9 ).

What is perfect margarita? ›

Fill a co*cktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios. Strain margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

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 turn I have shared with other friends who enjoy a good Margarita about On the Rocks co*cktails. No preparation time, just pour, drink and enjoy!! Oh, and beware they are mighty strong drinks, which to me is a huge plus.

Triple sec is an orange-flavored liqueur that is commonly used in margaritas. If you don't have triple sec handy, you can substitute with another good-quality orange liqueur like Grand Marnier or Cointreau.

The most familiar item to rim a glass with is probably the salt you find on a margarita, but you can use the same principle with sugar, cocoa powder or nibs, chili powder, dried or fresh herbs, or wherever your imagination takes you.