Does vodka or tequila go in margaritas?

As you likely know, the margarita is one of the most popular cocktails of all time, invented in the 1930’s in Mexico. The classic way to make it has just three ingredients: tequila, lime and Triple Sec. Here you’ll swap in vodka for tequila, then add orange juice to add back a little complexity in flavor.

Can you substitute vodka for tequila in a margarita?

YES! You can use vodka instead of tequila to make a margarita!

What is the best liquor to make margaritas?

Blanco tequila
Blanco tequila is the go-to for Margaritas. It’s a clear, usually unaged spirit (it can be put into barrels for up to 60 days) that highlights the pure expression of distilled agave.

Can you ask for a margarita with vodka?

Vodka makes a fine substitute for tequila in a margarita. In fact, the resulting cocktail even has its own name: the vodkarita. Naturally, the drink tastes different from a regular margarita, but don’t let that put you off. The only ingredients you need are tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.

What can replace tequila in a margarita?

Substitutes With Alcohol

• For a very similar flavor, but stronger, you can use Mezcal.
• You won’t get the characteristic flavor but you can swap vodka for the tequila.
• OR – Use Pisco if you have it.
• OR – Use gin.
• OR – Use white rum in place of white (blanco) tequila (it will add a little sweetness)

Is tequila and vodka same?

There are some major differences between tequila and vodka, though they are both distilled spirits: Tequila is made from the blue agave plant and vodka is made from a starch or sugar rich plant. Tequila is distilled into five different types, while vodka only has one form. Tequila has varied taste and vodka doesn’t.

Is Triple Sec necessary for margaritas?

Can’t you just add a splash of orange juice or something? Not if you want a well-balanced drink. Triple sec, a term used interchangeably with curaçao, is a type of orange liqueur that provides fruity flavors as well as sweet and bitter notes — all of which are essential for a well-made Margarita.

What’s the best tequila to use for margaritas?

There are two types of tequila to use in your margarita: reposado or blanco. We prefer reposado because of the nuanced flavor it adds. Tequila blanco is also ideal for margaritas. It has a straightforward agave-centric flavor and spicy finish.

Is a margarita a well drink?

Margarita means party time. This classic cocktail is easy to make in bulk as a well drink.

Is tequila similar to vodka?

Why does my margarita taste bitter?

If you’re experiencing your margarita is too sour, that’s probably because of too much lime juice. You may have followed the recipe correctly but since lime’s acidity varies this may have caused it to be too sour. Add more sweetener to balance a too sour margarita.