Mad Mex’s 22oz Big Azz Margarita
Mar 31st, 2008 by Triv
As Sean promised, we’re back with a few new drinks. To start off the new round of drinks, I’m presenting the Big Azz Margarita from Mad Mex. A margarita is typically made from tequila, orange-flavored liqueurs, and fresh lime/lemon juice. They can then be served on the rocks, poured through a strainer, or blended with ice for a frozen treat. Oddly, the word margarita has a meaning in two different languages: Latin for pearl, and Spanish for daisy. Weird!
This is a MASSIVE margarita, as I’d expect a 10-12oz glass for any other margarita. I ordered it on the rocks, as I’m not a giant fan of frozen drinks. However, I didn’t find it to be the best margarita. Don’t get me wrong, it was good, but there was just something about the taste. After making an inquiry with our waitress, she informed us that their bottomshelf margaritas were pre-made each day and dispensed from one of those lemonade dispensers you find at gas stations. While she didn’t know the ratios of what was being mixed in, I’m guessing it was a 1:1:1 ratio, or 1 part tequila to 1 part orange liqeur, to one part juice. Many places lean towards 2:1:1 or even 3:1:1 ratios for their margaritas.
Still, however, the margarita ran $6 from 10PM until midnight. For that price, it can’t be beat unless you’re making it at home. I won’t be ordering one outside of those hours, I’d much rather enjoy a real margarita!
For a re-cap from above, you can make a typical margarita with the follow recipe:
- 2 Parts Tequila (or 3 parts for a stronger drink)
- 1 Part Orange Liqeur
- 1 Part Lemon and/or Lime Juice
If you’re looking for a cheap margarita with a price yo can’t beat, be sure to head over to Mad Mex between the hours of 10PM and Midnight every night to get a 22oz margarita for only $6.
The Mad Mex Margaritas are made with real tequila, triple sec, fresh lime and orange juice. The ratio is approximately two parts silver tequila to one part triple sec (the aforementioned orange liqueur) and about one and three quarter parts fresh lime and orange juices. The reason these tasty beverages are vended from the refrigerated jet sprays (or gas station lemonade dispensers) is to keep the fresh juices fresh and the refreshing cocktail cold. Mad Mex would never be able to keep up with demand without pre-mixing their house drink. The value is inescapable, however, for a 22 ounce $6 drink and the crowds that pack the mexes clearly understand these economics. For the more sophisticated tequila and margarita aficionado, Mad Mex offers a half-dozen specialty margaritas; the burliest of which is their VIP, made with a fine Reposado tequila, Cointreau and a floater of Don Julio Anejo for almost four whopping ounces of top shelf liquor. You can also custom-build your own ‘rita, choosing all of your ingredients and specifying the sweetness or tartness level. Tell ‘em “Hevvy Phloe” sent you.
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Thanks for the explanation. It always gets a little hard to remember the taste after you had a good buzz going on.