Mr Mrs T Original Margarita Mix

Mr & Mrs T Original Margarita Mix is a non-alcoholic mixer built around two flavors: tangy lime and sweetness. Expect a ready-made sour-sweet base that stands in for the lime juice and sweetener you would otherwise measure out separately. That saves squeezing limes and making simple syrup. Because it is sweetened, it usually plays best with a spirit that has enough backbone to balance it, which in a margarita means tequila. For a standard drink, the usual approach is to combine tequila and mix in roughly a one-to-two or one-to-three ratio, then adjust to taste. Add an orange liqueur such as triple sec for a more traditional profile, or skip it for a simpler two-ingredient build. If the sweetness reads high for your preference, a squeeze of fresh lime brightens it and sharpens the tartness. A splash of soda water also loosens it without diluting the lime character too much. Shaking with ice chills and slightly dilutes the drink, which softens the sweetness. Strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass or a stemmed margarita glass. Rim the glass with coarse salt by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it, which gives each sip a savory contrast to the sweet base. A lime wheel is the classic garnish. The same mix works blended with ice for a frozen margarita. Use about two cups of ice per serving and blend until smooth. Because it contains no alcohol itself, it also works as a base for non-alcoholic versions. Pour it over ice with sparkling water and a lime wedge, or add it to a pitcher for a group and let guests add their own spirit. Tacos, grilled chicken, nachos and other salty, spiced dishes are natural matches for the lime-forward flavor.