Texas Roadhouse Margarita comprised of colorful and refreshing drink that denotes the part of the Southwest spirit. Produced using a combination of sweet tequila, zesty lime juice and a little orange liqueur, it is usually served in an oversized glass, over ice and with salt in the rim, of course, which gives the drink that interesting texture.
The tart and sweet compliment, she says, to the otherwise hearty, flavor-forward food the restaurant serves; a cocktail that is as perfect a balance of tart and sweet as it is. Visitors can be provided with a choice of either choosing a classical one or most probably a sweetened form that may also include flavoring such as strawberry, mango or peach or any other fruits with a zest of any form such as chocolates, oranges or pepper to spice up the cocktail. TEXAS ROADHOUSE MARGARITA- Great as a one person drink or even a group activity, the Texas Roadhouse Margarita is that spirit of the holidays that says, relax and enjoy yourself, a good meal and a good drink.
Texas Roadhouse Margarita Menu
Margarita Type | Description | Price |
Classic Margarita | Tequila, triple sec, and lime juice served on the rocks or blended. | $7.49 |
Frozen Strawberry Margarita | A refreshing blend of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and strawberry puree. | $8.49 |
Frozen Mango Margarita | A tropical twist with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and mango puree. | $8.49 |
Frozen Peach Margarita | A delightful mix of tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and peach puree. | $8.49 |
Top Shelf Margarita | A premium blend of top-shelf tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and triple sec. | $9.99 |
Raspberry Margarita | A fruity mix with tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and raspberry puree. | $8.49 |
Texas Roadhouse Margarita Recipe
The following is an elaborate margarita recipe, in Texas Roadhouse fashion, that you can easily make at home:
Ingredients:
- Tequila:
- Type: Silver (Blanco) tequila is suggested to have smooth taste. Such brands as Patron or Don Julio are in demand.
- Amount: 2 oz
- Triple Sec:
- Type: Sweet and orange flavored liqueur. A better quality may be used such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier.
- Amount: 1 oz
- Fresh Lime Juice:
- Quantity: 1 oz (squeezed juice of about 1 large lime)
- Simple Syrup (optional):
- Quantity: 0.5 ounce depending on your preference of sweetness. Simple syrup is 1 part water, 1 part sugar heated and allowed to cool.
- Rimming salt (glass):
- Type: rough kosher salt, or sea salt
- Garnish/Wedge Lime:
- To garnish, use a fresh lime wedge on the drink.
Equipment Needed:
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or shot-glass measure
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Ice
- Rocks glass/Margarita glass
- Small in dish (to salt the glass around)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Glass:
- Using a lime wedge, wet the rim of your glass putting a beautiful lime garnish on your rocks or margarita.
- Snap rim in/dip into a small plate of salt making sure to rotate the glass so all parts of the glass is covered. Set aside.
- Juice the Lime:
- Ream the lime with a citrus juicer or juicer. Measure 1 oz of lime juice, fresh.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- Add the 2 oz of tequila to 1 oz of triple sec in 1 oz of fresh lime juice and optional 0.5 oz of simple syrup, into a cocktail shaker.
- To the shaker, add liquid and cover it with ice.
- Shake the Mixture:
- Close the lid of the shaker and shake thoroughly till it is about 15-20 seconds. The reason is to cool down the mixture and to incorporate the ingredients in it.
- Strain and Serve:
- Put fresh ice in your ready made glass.
- Pour margarita mixture into the glass, being careful not to disturb the salt rim.
- Garnish:
- On the edge of the glass add a lime wedge as garnish.
- Enjoy:
- Serve and consume your pleasant Margarita in Texas Roadhouse manner!
Tips:
- Frozen Variation: To create a frozen margarita all you need to do is blend ingredients and ice together to a smooth texture. Serve alike, salted-rim.
- Flavor Variations: In flavored margarita, to the shaker, addition of fruit puree (strawberry, mango or peach) is possible followed by shaking.
- Adjusting Sweetness: By all means add more simple syrup to taste according to your preferences of the sweeter the margarita.
Texas Roadhouse Key Lime Margarita Recipe
This is a short and sweet recipe to the Texas Roadhouse Key Lime Margarita:
Key Lime Margarita Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Silver Tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Fresh Key Lime
- Optional, 0.5 oz Simple Syrup
- Rimming Salt
- Garnish Lime Wheel
Instructions:
- Rim the Glass: Wet a rim of a glass with lime juice and dip in salt and leave aside.
- Mix: Shake tequila, triple sec, optional simple syrup and key lime juice with ice in a shaker.
- Shake: Shake it vigorously 15-20 secs to get cold.
- Serve: Seal over ice to a glass prepared.
- Garnish: Top with lime wheel.