Poor Man’s Margarita

This Poor Man’s Margarita is the perfect drink to fit your budget! Sweet, tart limeade paired with your tequila makes this drink easy on the wallet and even easier to prepare yourself! You and your guests will devour this tequila and limeade margarita down to the last drop.

If you’re craving a margarita but your budget’s a little tight this month, address that craving with this poor man’s recipe! It is an easy twist on a classic margarita recipe. We love to drink this, and no one has to know it is cheaper to make. 

You don’t need to buy that expensive margarita mix for this recipe. I made a Simply Limeade margarita, which makes this a poor man’s margarita as it was inexpensive and had minimal ingredients. This is a margarita recipe made without mix. And it’s a margarita without Triple Sec as well as a margarita without simple syrup.

That’s because Limeade replaces margarita mix in this cocktail for a less expensive substitute that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. 

Why You’ll Love This Poor Man’s Margarita

You’ll love this cocktail recipe because you’ll still get that classic margarita flavor for half the price! And half price is never a bad thing.

And, if you’ve got leftover Limeade, try making this yummy Cherry Vodka Limeade Smash! This limeade margarita recipe doesn’t use a margarita mix, which can be costly. You only need four ingredients. 

For another drink recipe that tastes great but isn’t too hard on your bank account, try this Sparkling Tequila Kiss! Another option is to go with a pre-made mix, like we did with this 1800 Watermelon Margarita.

Or how about a Frozen Coconut Margarita, perfect for sipping in the shade on a summer day, much like this Cucumber Margarita. This fun Rosé Margarita has a crazy presentation – take a look.

Or make a pitcher full of this margarita drink and serve at happy hour, along with these Cheesy Beef Taco Cups and this Super Easy Greek Yogurt Dip for dunking veggies and fruit!

And for even more delicious tequila goodness, take a look at this collection of over 25 of the Best Margarita Recipes ever!

Limeade Margarita Ingredients

• Limeade – an inexpensive replacement for margarita mix that still captures the classic sweet and tart lime flavor of margaritas. You can also use Squirt.
• Fresh Lime Slices – for garnish and extra lime flavor.
• Tequila – go for a tequila that works best for you in terms of your budget!
• Margarita Salt – takes your poor man’s margaritas to the next level.
• Ice Cubes – this drink is best served ice cold.

 

Instructions

1. Wet the rim of a glass and coat in margarita salt.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and then pour in one shot of Tequila.
   

   It’s so easy to make this margarita; just throw all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker!

3. Pour in 1/3 cup limeade. Shake. Pour into the margarita salted glass. Once done serve up this margarita with limeade for an evening treat or pair with your dinner. 

Tips for Making This Limeade Margarita Cocktail 

• You can adjust the sweetness by using less limeade to make it less sweet or adding more to make it a lighter cocktail. 
• To adjust the strength of this margarita cocktail with limeade, you can use less or more tequila. 
• If you do not want a salted rim, you are welcome to leave it off, replace it with sugar, or even a Tajin rim for a kick of spice. 
• Chilling your glass beforehand will help give you a super chilled drink that will elevate the flavors. 
• You can blend this with ice in a high-speed blender to make it a frozen version.

FAQs

What are the different types of margaritas?

There’s a huge variety when it comes to margaritas. Use different fruits and juices to make:

• strawberry margaritas
• watermelon margaritas
• peach margaritas, and more.

Here are a few more variations you may want to try:

• throw in some mint to make a “mojitarita”
• blend all of the ingredients in a blender with ice for a classic frozen margarita
• toss in a couple slices of jalapenos to make a spicy margarita
• Substitute Squirt soda and turn this into a tequila and Squirt margarita

There are even more options; margaritas are a perfect drink to customize to your preferences!

FAQs

What is the difference between a Paloma and a margarita?

Typically, a margarita contains tequila and lime juice, whereas a Paloma is flavored with Italian grapefruit soda. Both use tequila as their base alcohol.

What is a good tequila for margaritas?

Check out this list for some of the best tequilas for margaritas. It covers many price ranges and gives you lots of ideas for different varieties of tequila.

Espolòn is a great brand that offers high-quality tequila at a decent price. You can use it for a whole bunch of Espolòn Blanco Tequila Cocktails, including this margarita!

Can I make a non-alcoholic version?

You can substitute sparkling water or even lime lime soda for the tequila. This will add a fizzy component to the drink and make it non-alcoholic. 

Can I make this cocktail in advance?

You can make this lime margarita in advance. Mix it up and store it in the fridge for up to 6 hours before serving it. Then, stir well and serve in a glass with ice. 

Popular Variations and Substitutions

• Use agave nectar for some added sweetness.
• Dip the rim of your glass in some lime juice before rimming with the margarita salt.
• You can use many different drinks to make this cocktail in various degrees of strength: tequila, sprite soda, limeade, lemonade, orange juice, and more can make for delicious combinations or different flavors of margarita.
• Blending all of the ingredients in a cocktail blender with ice is the perfect way to turn this into a frozen margarita recipe.

 

 

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