Frozen drink recipes

[wolfman]

I got a new blender the other day and started trying my hand at making frozen drinks. I have been using the pre-made margarita mix. They are OK, but not as good as many that Ive had in restraunts. What is the key to making good ones? Does anyone have a good recipe for frozen margaritas to share? Maybe a good Pina Colada recipe too.

 

[horn blooded]

Go to HEB and buy the store brand of limeade (large can), a fresh mango, and the frozen, sugar-added strawberries.

Fill blender with ice, add tequila, triple sec, 2/3 can of limeade, half the mango peeled and cubed and half the strawberries. Blend well.

 

[mcmike1492]

Get the small can of frozen limeade. Put in blender. Add a full can of tequila and a half can of Curacao. Add ice to the top and blend to a shaved ice consistency if your blender will do it. You'll get a nice, tasty blue margarita.

An important note: get a good tequila. It'll make a difference. Go at least the Jose Cuervo premium.

Instead of the Curacao you can add Triple Sec, Citronge, or Marie Blizard (sp?) All are orange flavored liquers.

This is quick, easy and good!

 

[voteforhank]

McMikes is the staple. Can't miss on this one, I like Minute Maid limeade, its not so sour. I also like Triple Sec, and sometimes just a dab of orange juice.

 

[Smurfette]

I do the HEB limade route too.

About half the large can of limade. A good amount of tequila and about half as much triple sec as tequila. Add a bit of sugar and a dash of orange juice.

Don't over-booze it. If you use too much booze, you won't be able to get it thick enough.

And I disagree on the tequila. Go to specs and have them recommend a good tequila for mixing-- they have several that don't cost too much. We always buy one called Hacienda De la Tepa. - buy clear tequila b/c it makes the margaritas look kinda brown if you use the gold tequila.
Damnit. Now I want a margarita.

 

[THEU]

I use Sauza Marg mix. I am very particlar about mixes. I will ONLY use Sauza Marg mix (only Mr&Mrs. T's for sours). I use that as directed with Sauza silver tequila (pretty cheap, but WAY smoother than any Cuervo [which is gawd awful] product). Upscale it a bit with Herradura Silver. Then use whichever orange liquour you like. I just use some cheap Triple Sec. Also, you can add a splash of OJ.

 

[wolfman]

mcmike1492 and others,
Thanks for the big grin that Im wearing now. I tried out the recipe and at this moment Im feeling no pain. That is exactly what I was looking for. A simple formula that makes a great margarita. Arrriba riiiba riiiba