All you need is a combination of different citrus juices, sugar, and water to make this Easy Homemade Margarita Mix. It has a robust sweet and sour flavor that pairs so well with tequila. You’ll want to make a margarita every day!
Put this mix to great use in a summertime frozen margarita or as marinade for margarita chicken.
Easy Homemade Margarita Mix Recipe
If you love making margaritas, you will definitely want to keep a bottle of this Margarita Mix in your fridge at all times! It makes whipping up a marg so quick and easy because all you need to do is add tequila and triple sec.
Not to mention, this homemade version is a thousand times better than anything you will ever buy at the store. There are no preservatives, no additives, and nothing to make it look neon green. Just water, sugar, and citrus juices.
While many margarita mixes are made with just lime juice, I chose to add some orange juice and lemon juice too. The combination of the three juices really just makes the mix pop and adds so much depth to your cocktail. You’ll never want it any other way!
Ingredients Needed
Here is all you’ll need to make this mix:
(Scroll down to the detailed printable recipe card for exact measurements.)
- Sugar – Dissolved into water to make a simple syrup.
- Citrus juices – While some margarita mix is made with just lime juice, I prefer a more robust flavor in my margaritas so I make mine with lime, lemon, and orange juice.
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How to Make Homemade Margarita Mix
Making your own margarita mix could not be easier in two steps.
(Scroll down to the detailed printable recipe card for exact measurements.)
- Make the sugar water. Simmer the sugar and water until the sugar is dissolved.
- Chill. Stir in the juices. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.
How to Turn This Into a Cocktail
How do you turn margarita mix into a margarita? Just add alcohol! I love just making a classic margarita with this mix. Two of my other favorites are to make a frozen margarita or a frozen strawberry margarita. Here’s exactly how much alcohol to add, to make either a single margarita or an entire pitcher:
- How much liquor do I add to make my margarita? You will use 3 ounces of the mix, 2 ounces tequila, and 1 ounce triple sec.
- Can I pre-make this mix with alcohol, so I just have to pour it instead of mixing it for individual drinks? Yes, if you want to make this into a pitcher drink, you can mix 22 ounces of tequila with 11 ounces of the triple sec into the margarita mix to get your premade margaritas.
Other Ways to Use This Mix
Margarita mix doesn’t need to be reserved just for cocktails! You can use it to make mocktails or even as a marinade. Personally, I like to use this mix in sparkling water; it’s almost like a soda. As a marinade, I love it in my margarita chicken. Feel free to get creative with it!
How Long Will This Last?
Since you’re using fresh citrus, this mix will last for up to one week in the refrigerator. If you’d like to extend that shelf life, you can place the mixture into the freezer in an airtight container and thaw out as needed. I like to freeze it in ice cube trays.
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Margarita Mix
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup water
- 12 ounces lime juice
- 6 ounces lemon juice
- 3 ounces orange juice
Instructions
- In a small saucepot, bring the sugar and water up to a simmer until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Stir the lime juice, lemon juice, and orange juice into the sugar mixture.
- Transfer the mix to an airtight container and chill.