shellylh Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I would like to make margaritas for a 4th of July BBQ we are having on Monday. As much as I like my guests, I don't think I want to use $50 tequila in their margaritas (just because I don't really think they would appreciate it). Any recommendations for budget "party" margarita tequila? Let's say under $35. I was thinking maybe El Tesoro Platinum ($35) or Cazadores Blanco or Reposado ($23/$27). I have had these in bars but don't remember them that well. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3rdling Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Those would be plenty good for margaritas, and you can get away with cheaper really. Do you have a Costco or Sam's Club near you? I like Kirkland's margarita mix a lot and just get that now - $11 for 1.75L, tequila already mixed in, tastes good. If you already have mix or are making them from scratch you could pick up a big 1.75L bottle of something like Hornitos reposado for under $35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Shelly, both the ones you listed would be in my top three. The third would be Sauza Hornitos. I'd go with the El Tesoro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Absolutely classic. I can't stand the stuff made with mixes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 Personally, I go dirt cheap with Sauza Gold for the tequila, and spend a bit more by using Cointreau instead of Triple Sec... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agile_one Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) El Tesoro ftw, especially if you are taking the trouble to use fresh ingredients. This is per Becky, as you know I am a non cocktail person, and wish to retain my good standing in that proud club. Just trying to help a friend out, especially in light of the Red Sox likely sweep of the stro's this weekend. Edited July 2, 2011 by agile_one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I like the hornitos as much as any top shelf tequila. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted July 2, 2011 Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 I agree with my cocktailians and closet cocktailian, but I would probably pick Cazadores Reposado if I were making them. Plus, I recently learned that triple sec or cointreau are not needed at all with decent tequila and fresh lime and sugar. The tequila flavor comes through more and it is the true classic, I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 2, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2011 (edited) Bought some El Tesoro Platinum and just opened the bottle to sip a bit. It is really quite nice! I thought I had a bunch of Cointreau left but just found out that it is almost gone. I have plenty of other orange liqueurs to use however: Gran Gala, Senor Curacao, Paula's Texas Orange Liqueur (and GM which I will save for myself) so I should be ok there. Gene: I will be quietly rooting for the Red Sox this Sunday in Minute Maid Park. Actually, the Stros suck so bad this year, it doesn't actually hurt to see them lose anymore... it is just a fact of life. Edited July 2, 2011 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 After some thought, I decided to go back and get some more Cointreau, it just works in a margarita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 After some thought, I decided to go back and get some more Cointreau, it just works in a margarita. Agreed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Yeah? I'll have to check that out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 i actually prefer Gran Gala. has more bite. I will have to scientifically test that tomorrow. I ran out of limes tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Shelly, if you can get Clement Creole Shrubb, definitely try that. It's amazing. Plus, I need more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 it's cheaper, too. Shelly, if you can get Clement Creole Shrubb, definitely try that. It's amazing. Plus, I need more So much good stuff I can't try in Nova Scotia. Stupid regulated liquor board Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 but at least you don't get fire ants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 They regulate fire ants in Nova Scotia? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 Shelly, if you can get Clement Creole Shrubb, definitely try that. It's amazing. Plus, I need more They claim to have it at Specs downtown! I'll be sure to pick up a bottle of that the next time I am there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvdunhill Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 That's great to know. That's where a friend got the VSOP for me. I have him grab another bottle when he comes this way. The Shrubb works very well in any drink calling for a curaçao and sometimes you can use it for triple sec. I think you'll like it. It has a very nice vanilla hint that goes very well with a reposado tequila for whatever reason. Not a combo I would have guessed, but very nice now that I've tried it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 but at least you don't get fire ants Yeah we do. And they regulate the pesticides you are allowed to use on them as well... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 But at least you have Kraft Dinner. Or do you just say 'KD?'. That's not regulated, is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvlgato Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) Back on topic (almost) ... Anyone into mescal? I would like a really good bottle or two. And Shelly, I'm looking forward to the results of your science experiment! Edited July 3, 2011 by jvlgato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beefy Posted July 3, 2011 Report Share Posted July 3, 2011 (edited) But at least you have Kraft Dinner. Or do you just say 'KD?'. That's not regulated, is it? I'm sure that it is regulated in some way! Back on topic (almost) ... Anyone into mescal? I would like a really good bottle or two.And Shelly, I'm looking forward to the results of your science experiment! Oooooh, my teenage experiences with mezcal were pretty bad. I don't touch the stuff. Edited July 3, 2011 by Beefy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n3rdling Posted July 4, 2011 Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 Had my first shots of Mezcal last week. Tasted like gasoline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted July 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2011 And Shelly, I'm looking forward to the results of your science experiment! Headed to the store for limes right now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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