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Margarita

Best Tequila for Margaritas

August 28, 2026July 29, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Margarita is 50 ml 100% agave tequila, 20 ml triple sec, 15 ml lime. Blanco is the working bottle. This is not a 2022 tasting ranking.

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Best Reposado Tequila for Margaritas

August 28, 2026June 15, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Margarita names tequila, not a brand or a reposado. Reposado is oak 2 months to less than 1 year. Most US bottles are 40% ABV. Not a ranking.

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Does Margarita Mix Have Alcohol?

August 28, 2026May 19, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Mixer bottles are usually 0%. Ready-to-drink margaritas are a different class. IBA Margarita: 50/20/15. Official Cuervo mix ABV unused — FLAG.

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How Many Margaritas to Get Drunk?

August 28, 2026May 11, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic 40% tequila bottle beside a margarita glass, noting an IBA spec is about 1.6 standard drinks if both spirits are 40%.

An IBA margarita is about 1.6 US standard drinks; a 2 oz tequila bar build is about 2. Frozen restaurant pours vary. Math, not a recipe.

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Best Budget Tequila for Margaritas

August 28, 2026May 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

A margarita wants 100% agave tequila, usually blanco at 40% ABV. The IBA spec is tequila, lime, and orange liqueur. Budget is the sticker. Mixto gold makes a different drink.

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Best Blanco Tequila for Margaritas

August 28, 2026May 6, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The IBA Margarita is 50 ml 100% agave tequila, 20 ml triple sec, and 15 ml lime. Blanco is the unaged CRT class. Most US blancos are 40% ABV. Not a 10-bottle ranking.

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What Blender Is for Margaritas?

August 28, 2026April 21, 2026 by Lydia Martin

Kitchen English, unused as leftover IBA. Leftover IBA Margarita 50/20/15 unused as a blender IBA. Official this fetch IBA is shaken. Unused recovered 10-way ranking.

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How Much Alcohol Is in a Margarita?

August 28, 2026April 14, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Salted-rim margarita, alcohol content

An IBA Margarita with 40% tequila and 40% triple sec is about 1.6 US standard drinks. A 2-ounce tequila bar pour is about 2 drinks.

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Who Makes Kirkland Margarita Mix?

August 28, 2026March 18, 2026 by Lydia Martin

The non-alcoholic Kirkland margarita mix has no publicly named producer — labels show Distributed by Costco. Do not confuse it with the alcoholic Golden Margarita RTD. The mix is zero drinks until you add tequila.

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Does Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix Expire?

August 28, 2026March 2, 2026 by Lydia Martin
Generic 0% ABV mixer bottle beside a refrigerator, instructing to follow the printed date and refrigerate after opening.

Yes. Jose Cuervo Margarita Mix is a non-alcoholic mixer with a best-by date. Refrigerate after opening. Follow the bottle, not a 12–18 month guess.

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