• Trouble logging in? Send us a message with your username and/or email address for help.
New posts

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
31,648
1,773
It isn't the liqour that costs so much for margaritas, it's the mix. Calculate the cost of the liquor in a margarita, and I bet the mix cost a similar amount. It is easiest to use sour mix with a splash of Sprite or Soda Water and a splash of Roses lime juice, and IMO, it makes for a much better Margarita. You can ditch the Cointreau if you are using Grand Marnier. There is no need for two orange liquors in a Margarita. ;-)
 
Smiling JOe said:
It isn't the liqour that costs so much for margaritas, it's the mix. Calculate the cost of the liquor in a margarita, and I bet the mix cost a similar amount. It is easiest to use sour mix with a splash of Sprite or Soda Water and a splash of Roses lime juice, and IMO, it makes for a much better Margarita. You can ditch the Cointreau if you are using Grand Marnier. There is no need for two orange liquors in a Margarita. ;-)
We'll try that - our recipe (which we plagiarized from Patrick at Shades) is just too pricey. He uses tequila, mix, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, plus lemons, limes, and oranges. Really good and pretty! We tried one of his Patrone's margaritas, but with all of the other stuff, we couldn't taste the difference.
 

Smiling JOe

SoWal Expert
Nov 18, 2004
31,648
1,773
Beach Runner said:
We'll try that - our recipe (which we plagiarized from Patrick at Shades) is just too pricey. He uses tequila, mix, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, plus lemons, limes, and oranges. Really good and pretty! We tried one of his Patrone's margaritas, but with all of the other stuff, we couldn't taste the difference.
Don't waste good sippin' tequila in a margarita. Cuervo Gold and Grand Marnier work very well. If you want to cut your cost even more, use Triple Sec instead of Grand Marnier. You may notice only a slight difference in taste.
 
Smiling JOe said:
Don't waste good sippin' tequila in a margarita. Cuervo Gold and Grand Marnier work very well. If you want to cut your cost even more, use Triple Sec instead of Grand Marnier. You may notice only a slight difference in taste.
I can tell the difference, but my wallet can tell the difference, too, and I think it needs to be the boss. :rotfl:
 

Miss Kitty

Meow
Jun 10, 2005
47,017
1,131
70
I have found the best prices for beverages in SoWal at the WC Beach Club. You drink all you want, tip big and sign your name. Mr. Kitty will pay the bill at the end of your stay. But, please be adult about it and visit the restroom frequently.
 

Beachbummette

SoWal Insider
Jul 16, 2005
5,748
207
Birmingham and Watersound
(back to the topic) I have found good prices at the Cash's on 331 in Freeport. Also have found some really good deals at Charlie Lahan's in Panama City on front beach road. Nice view for a liquor store!
 

Miss Kitty

Meow
Jun 10, 2005
47,017
1,131
70
Beachbummett said:
:love: I am joining Miss Kitty! Then you can come with me the the Watersound beach club and we will have Mr. Beachbummett pay the bill!


Another genius in our midst!!! It's a date! :clap_1:
 

Beachbummette

SoWal Insider
Jul 16, 2005
5,748
207
Birmingham and Watersound
I heart Miss Kitty! I do believe we have found the best deal anywhere. Let me know the dates you will be in WC and we will get together! I am down most weekends.
 
New posts


Sign Up for SoWal Newsletter