when the directions say 3 parts of margarita mix and 1 part tequila does that mean 3 shots mix and 1 shot teq.

Question

Does 3 parts mean 3 shots

Answer 1

It depends upon how much you are making. The directions are just giving the proportions of the ingredients. A 'part" could be a shot (for one drink) or it could be a cup (3 cups mix to 1 cup tequila) or a gallon (3 gallons mix to 1 gallon tequila) if you're making 4 gallons. (which you might need if you are inviting me!)

Answer 2

It means that 75% of the mixture will be the margarita mix, and 25% is tequila. From that you determine how much you want to make. If you are making just a glass for yourself then yes you'd do 3 shots of mix and 1 shot teguila. If you're holding a block party then you'd up the servings and do 3 gallons mix and 1 gallon tequila, etc, etc, etc. Now if you really wanted to get twisted then you start playing around the percentages and go 50/50 mix vs. tequila. Whatever's clever right?

Answer 3

it can be. just depends on how much you are making. When I am just doing one serving for myself, I find my shot glasses are a great measuring tool. If making a pitcher, I know that my blender is able to hold 3/4 cup mix and 1/4 cup tequila plus ice to make a blended margarita.

pretty much anything that you can measure 3 parts of the mix and 1 part of the tequila is fine.

Answer 4

When I tended bar, the recipe for a margarita was 1 & 1/2 shot tequila, 1/2 shot triple sec and one shot lime juice (we used Real Lime.)

The three to one is just a ratio - parts does not mean shot. So if you want to use 3 gallons of tequila, be sure to only one gallon of triple sec.

I mention that we used to use Real Lime because this makes a tart drink - these days it's hard to get a tart margarita...most places use sweet and sour.

I prefer the tart.

Answer 5

It means for how ever you are measuring the mix, you add one equal part of tequila. In other words if you use 3 CUPS of mix, you add ONE CUP of mix. If you want to make is using a shot glass than for every 3 shot glasses of mix you add 1 shot glass of tequila. If you were using 1/2 cup, you would use 1/2 cup 3 times of mix and 1/2 cup one time with tequila.

Answer 6

Here's my take. It really depends on the glass that you are using. Lets say the volume of the glass you are using is 120mils (4oz). Divide it by 4 and you get the quantity for 1 part.
1 part = 40mils.
Other factors to consider is the amount of ice you are using.
A typical rock glass can take 9-10oz of liquid without ice. Add ice to the brim and the maximum liquid volume drops to 4-5oz. An average sized martini glass or margarita glass can take up to 3oz of liquid.

Here's a nice recipe:
1 1/2oz Tequila (pref Gold)
1/2 oz Cointreau
1oz Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (Always taste before using)
Dash of Sugar Syrup -Optional (To cut away some tartness)

Answer 7

It can mean 3 shots, cups, etc. It's just a ratio of 3 to 1 in whatever you are mixing. If I was making enough for a party I could use 3 gal to 1 gal and it would taste the same.

Answer 8

it more is speaking to a ratio. i could be a 1/2 shot of tequila and then 1 1/2 shots of mix, for example. it could also mean a cup of tequila and 3 cups of mix. it just depends on how much you want.

Answer 9

It means for every 3 ounces of made margarita mix you will need to add one ounce of Tequilla. So, if you are going to make a 16 ounce Margarita, you would take everything and mulitply it by four.

12 ounces of Margarita mix + 4 ounces of Tequilla = One really nice (and potent) Margarita. Don't forget to pour it over some ice and salt the rim. Good Luck and don't forget to designate a driver!

Answer 10

Yes it could. If you're making one drink, then yes, if you're making a whole bunch, just do 3 cups mix, 1 cup teq. And so on. Though I always do half and half, hehe