Olmeca Altos Plata

Plata means silver in Spanish, which is another name for Blanco, so this bottle is for the traditionalists. This top-rated tequila is perfect for margaritas because it features light, citrusy notes that pair well with fresh limes and your orange liqueur of choice and has a nice long finish.

Is Jose Cuervo good for margaritas?

We love this tequila. It makes the perfect margarita- we like to add it with the Jose Cuervo margarita mix and we dilute down the sweetness with club soda and a twist of lime. It makes a delicious and refreshing summer cocktail.

Is silver or reposado tequila better for margaritas?

Which tequila should you use to make margaritas? Both Julian and Dave recommend using blanco, joven or reposado tequila for making margaritas. Blanco will give your margarita more of a true agave flavor while reposado is for those who want a smoother taste. Joven is a nice balance between the two.

Is blue agave tequila good for margaritas?

Sure, Patrón is great for shooting but the liquor, which is made of 100-percent blue Weber agave, is perfect to add to margaritas. You’ll get notes of roasted agave and fresh citrus, and the price tag isn’t half bad for a premium tequila that tastes good.

Is Jose Cuervo tequila good?

Jose Cuervo is the best-known and biggest-selling tequila brand in the world, with a history dating back to 1795, but its reputation is somewhat checkered. It makes some excellent tequilas that are well-regarded by aficionados, notably its high-end Reserva de la Familia lines.

What is triple sec for margaritas?

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. Popular labels include Cointreau, Combier, Pierre Ferrand Curaçao, and Grand Marnier.

Is silver tequila good for margaritas?

A silver or blanco tequila is best for margaritas. This tequila is young, only aged in oak for up for two months. It has a stronger flavor that mixes well. Gold tequilas, not ideal for margaritas, have been aged longer in the oak.

What tequila is the smoothest?

The 10 smoothest tequilas to add to your margaritas
Don Julio. Don Julio Blanco. Avión. Avión Reposado. Espolòn. Espolòn Blanco. Del Maguey Vida. Del Maguey Vida Mezcal. El Tesoro. El Tesoro™ Añejo Tequila. El Tesoro. Casamigos. Casamigos Blanco. Casamigos. Patrón. Patrón Silver Tequila. Patrón. Lobos. Lobos Tequila Joven. Lobos.

Is Don Julio or patron better for margaritas?

Don Julio Blanco is the best tequila, even when compared to Patron Silver. It has a lemon, grapefruit, and agave aroma that you can drink neat or on the rocks.

What is better Cointreau or triple sec?

Triple Sec is both the name of a category and also refers to an inexpensive, lower quality orange liqueur. Cointreau has a stronger, smoother and more complex flavor vs Triple Sec. It’s slightly more expensive and higher in alcohol level.

Is Herradura ultra good for margaritas?

Herradura—like Patrón—is very well known, fairly pricey, and an extremely safe bet to pair with margarita mix.

Is Sierra Tequila good for margaritas?

Sierra Silver Bottling Note

A well-loved tequila brand, Sierra Tequila is just the ticket for Margaritas and other classic tequila serves.

What kind of Jose Cuervo do you use for margaritas?

Authentic Cuervo® Margaritas, made exclusively with Jose Cuervo® Tequila, are the world’s number one ready-to-serve margaritas and come in many flavors, for anyone to find a favorite: classic lime, strawberry lime, mango, grapefruit-tangerine, raspberry, pink lemonade, coconut-pineapple, watermelon, red sangria, orange