Sil Loves My Homemade Margarita Mix!

[wadesgirl]

I made this tonight for my husband's family and my very hard to please SIL loved it so much! We all agreed it wasn't as sweet as most margarita mixes are. She even said that she would probably order it from me regularly to keep on hand! She's excited to try the mojito one when I get it.

 

[monicag]

I thought they said you could make it without alcohol, but I didn't see any directions for that. Does anyone remember what they said?

 

[babywings76]

I'd like to see if there are other ways this can be used, like maybe as an ingredient in some sort of special dessert or something. I need to find an alternative use for this that's non-alcoholic.

 

[chellb1234]

sparkling something, sorry, not a lot of help lolfound it!!!
Just add 8 cups of still or sparkling water

 

[monicag]

Where did you find that info at?

 

[wadesgirl]

There was another thread about this as the guest special where they listed other ideas for it. I wonder if you could use some of it to flavor whipping cream for a trifle.

 

[Teresa LM]

They mentioned it at the launch about being able to use it with water, etc. We may have to experiment. My Sis and I thought it only took Tequila but learned that they recommend Triple Sec as well. I think it's a great idea though!

 

[ChefNelson]

I made it tonight for my family during the Super Bowl. I just mixed it with 2 Qts water in the quick-stir pitcher. It was great! My hubby doesn't drink and he enjoyed it, I added a splash of tequila to just my glass and enjoyed it as well. They should have put the NA instructions on the box as well to avoid any confusion, but really... just add water and enjoy, nothing complicated about it at all!

 

[wadesgirl]

I made it tonight for my family during the Super Bowl. I just mixed it with 2 Qts water in the quick-stir pitcher. It was great! My hubby doesn't drink and he enjoyed it, I added a splash of tequila to just my glass and enjoyed it as well.

They should have put the NA instructions on the box as well to avoid any confusion, but really... just add water and enjoy, nothing complicated about it at all!

Good to know! I do agree that they should have had a NA version on the box or maybe another kind of idea to use it with. I wonder if I email the text kitchen and see what they come up with.

It does call for 6 oz of tequila and 6 oz of triple sec. We tried it as is but my SIL thought it needed more tequila. I had bought a small bottle and I think it maybe had one more ounce in it so we threw the whole rest of the bottle in there.

 

[Jennie50]

I'll bet it could be used in a margarita pie or some such thing...

 

[Amyskitchen2]

You could probably use it to make flavored ices or sorbet. Or maybe mix it wih cupcake mix or icing.

 

[ChefZee]

I'd like to see if there are other ways this can be used, like maybe as an ingredient in some sort of special dessert or something. I need to find an alternative use for this that's non-alcoholic.

Key lime cupcakes with margarita frosting

 

[chefheidi2003]

I am not a big fan of Margarita's so I told my new recruit that we would make it for her grand opening show. I am excited to try the mojito though.

 

[wadesgirl]

I am not a big fan of Margarita's so I told my new recruit that we would make it for her grand opening show. I am excited to try the mojito though.

I'm not a big fan of margaritas either but I liked these.

 

[mgranich]

Key lime cupcakes with margarita frosting

That sounds awesome!

 

[BethCooks4U]

I personally think it's too pricy for what it is. I make Margaritas with lime juice, triple sec and tequila. Lime juice is about $1.50. I made this last night and while it was good it isn't any better than the mixes in the stores and not near as good as with lime juice.

Now, if we come up with other uses (like that frosting idea) I may change my mind...

 

[chefheidi2003]

I personally think it's too pricy for what it is. I make Margaritas with lime juice, triple sec and tequila. Lime juice is about $1.50. I made this last night and while it was good it isn't any better than the mixes in the stores and not near as good as with lime juice.

Now, if we come up with other uses (like that frosting idea) I may change my mind...

I think I need to bake a batch of cupcakes.

 

[wadesgirl]

I personally think it's too pricy for what it is. I make Margaritas with lime juice, triple sec and tequila. Lime juice is about $1.50. I made this last night and while it was good it isn't any better than the mixes in the stores and not near as good as with lime juice.

Now, if we come up with other uses (like that frosting idea) I may change my mind...

I feel the same way too but never underestimate our customers!

 

[carlajanes]

my hubby is a recovering alcoholic sooooooooo won't be any use to me unless i can find another use for it.....i'll let y'all know what i come up with
and....this is off topic but a bee in my bonnet so to speak....why are all of the incentive trips including some kind of alcoholic aspect to them????? i know it's a rhetorical question but many of us do not drink. like i said just a bee in my bonnet

 

[BethCooks4U]

I feel the same way too but never underestimate our customers!

Boy! Isn't that the truth! I can't tell you how many times customers say their fav thing is something I could care less about. Another example is that yucky Maple Honey Mustart Sauce.

 

[Bren706]

Here is a recipe that was sent from my hospitality director as well as another director. I think it may have originated from Chris Manion.

ITTY BITTY MAGGIE LIME PIE!

1. Whisk one 8 oz. container of whipped topping (thawed) with one can (14 oz.) sweetened condensed milk.

2. Add 3-4 tbsp (depending on tartness desired) of Itty Bitty Bevs Margarita drink mix (dry powder). Mix well. The mixture will be thick and fluffy (the consistency of icing)

3. Pour mixture into a graham cracker crust and smooth out.

4. Place pie in freezer for at least 30-45min

5. Cut into wedges and serve, garnished with lime wedges, whipping cream, mint leaves, or berries, if desired. Store remaining pie in freezer.