Make a Classic Margarita Cocktail

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic margarita cocktail. The margarita has become one of the most ordered drinks in the world, and fortunately it's easy to make. You will need repesado tequila, C ...more

Tequila, Grand Marnier, orange juice, sweet and sour mix, and lime make up the Patron golden margarita cocktail. Follow along with the bartender as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this classic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to ...more

This is the ultimate recipe for everyone's favorite Tequila drink, the margarita. You'll need 2-5 oz. of Tequila, .75 oz. of Triple Sec or Cointreau, .75 oz. of Royal Montaine or Grand Marnier, 1 oz. of lime juice, and 4 oz. of sweet and sour mix.

Tequila, Grand Marnier, sweet and sour mix, and lime make up the Patron Silver margarita cocktail. Follow along with the bartender as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this classic drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Patro ...more

Why settle for dampened down store-bought cocktail mixes when you can shake up your own? Bypass aisle five and watch this quick tutorial on how to make the perfect margarita. A yummy homemade margarita will require three things: a shaker, ice, and good timing. Oh, and watchin ...more

Cointreau, lime juice, simple syrup, amaretto and tequila make up the Italian margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Matt as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this twist on a classic specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn ...more

Tequila, Grand Marnier, sweet and sour mix, lime juice, and blue curacao make up the Herradura blue margarita cocktail. Follow along with the bartender as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this new twist on a classic drink. Watch this video beverage making tut ...more

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with this spin on a classic. Hope you like peppers. Fun fact: Cucumber is a fruit. You will need tequila, lime juice, sweet and sour mix, Grand Marnier, jalapeno, and cucumber. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix a spicy cucum ...more

Instead of using pre-made mixes or sweet and sour, this drink-making video tutorial shows how to mix up a traditional margarita. Learn the original recipe and how to make a margarita like they did back in the day.

Want to make a basic margarita like a champion bartender? This clip will show you how it's done. With the proper technique, mixing the perfect drink can be easy. So easy, in fact, that this free video bartenders' guide can present an overview of the process in about two minute ...more

Tequila, mango juice, and triple sec make up the Mangorita mango margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Boun as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn how to mix the Mangorita ...more

Tequila, triple sec, sour mix, and Chambord raspberry liqueur make up the raspberry margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Claudia as she gives step by step directions for how to mix up this fruity specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn h ...more

Pear, lime, tequila, sweet and sour mix, Cointreau, and rosemary make up the rosemary pear margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender Brian as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweetly unusual specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutoria ...more

Tequila, triple sec, lime juice, orange juice, and sweet and sour mix make up the margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartender John as he gives step by step directions for how to mix up this sweet and sour specialty drink. Watch this video beverage making tutorial and learn ...more

James Bond might have switched to margaritas if he had ever taken a sip of this cocktail. Never forget the ingredients, the drink name is an acronym. Tequila, orange liqueur (Cointreau), orange juice, 7-Up and lime make up the 007 margarita cocktail. Follow along with bartende ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a margarita. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need lime juice, swe ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a perfect margarita. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will need Patron ...more

This new twist on a traditional margarita is delicious and different. Francesco mixes it up for you! You will need ginger, lime, pomegranate syrup, orange liqueur, and tequila. Watch this video specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make a ginger pomegranate margarit ...more

The host from the highly acclaimed "Mixing with the Best" (Manuel Terron) mixes up a frozen melon margarita with the help of the beautiful Lucie Brown. You will need honeydew, Midori melon liqueur, tequila, and lime juice. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and learn ho ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a prickly pear margarita cocktail. Start out by adding some ice cubes to your shaker and then add in 1.5 oz of tequila to the. Next, add in 1/2 oz of Triple-Sec and 2 oz of sweet and sour. Also, add in a splash of prickly pear puree. Then ...more

In this tutorial, we learn how to make a Senorita margarita cocktail. You will need: tequila, Triple sec, sweet juice, lime juice, and orange juice. First, take a pre-salt rimmed glass and fill it up with ice. Then, add in 1 oz of tequila, then add in 1 oz of triple sec. After ...more

Margaritas are refreshing in the summertime, and watermelon adds a nice tropical touch to the basic cocktail. To mix a watermelon margarita, you will need limes, watermelon, white tequila, and Cointreau orange liqueur. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a ...more

The fresh mango has a sweet and rich flavor that is not intimidated by tequila and is balanced well with citrus and orange in this cocktail. You will need fresh mango, tequila, triple sec orange liqueur, and margarita mix. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to ma ...more

The British Bartender shows you how to make a great Margarita. To make a great Margarita, follow these steps: Add the following ingredients to a cocktail shaker: 1 1/2 ounces of good tequila 1/4 ounce of Cointreau or Triple Sec. 3/4 ounce lime juice. Rim the glass in some salt ...more

Here is Francesco LaFranconi, Master Mixologist to the stars, mixing the Classic Paloma cocktail. It contains grapefruit, lemon lime soda, tequila and lime juice. Looks like a refreshing and delcious cocktail!

This recipe is for a shrimp cocktail like none other you have ever tasted! Ingredients you will need for the Court Bouillon: Water Onions Garlic Lemon Bay leaf Peppercorns Tarragon sprigs Old bay seasoning Salt First we are going to make a poaching liquid for fish c ...more

The martini is the most classic of all cocktails, but with great fame comes great controversy. What kind of gin do you use? What kind of gin to vermouth ratio? This video mixology tutorial series covers all those pressing martini questions and set you on the way to become a ma ...more

In this episode of "The Cocktail Spirit," Robert Hess mixes up a classic champagne cocktail and relates some cocktail history. You will need champagne, bitters, and lemon for garnish. Learn how to mix a champagne cocktail by watching this video beverage-making tutorial.

Ah, the Manhattan. Named after the detably greatest place on earth. Its rich amber-red shimmer lights up any dark room. The anticipation of the first sip is high, so high in fact, that hardcore Manhattan tipplers will tell you instantly not only what kind of whiskey was used ( ...more

Learn how to make this classic vodka drink, the Cosmopolitan from acclaimed bartender Anthony Caporale, of The Art of the Drink. He shows how to put in the correct ounces of vodka, cranberry juice, triple sec & lime juice and he also shows very interesting techniques with the ...more

American Bartenders School shows you to make the Greyhound cocktail drink recipe from vodka and grapefruit juice.

This video shows you how to make a classic sweet martini cocktail that you can use for an entertainment surprise. The first public recipe was published in 1888. A dry martini has very little vermouth. A sweet martini has a little more vermouth. A perfect martini is a mixture o ...more

One of the most popular cocktails to learn if you are just starting out as a bartender is the White Russian. This drink is an old standby and pretty much destined to be ordered at least once a night. The white russian is a easy to build cocktail that really brings out the vodk ...more

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor Restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Daiquiri cocktail. While the Daiquiri has gone through many permutations and transformations over time, this video demonstrates the classic Cuban version. You ...more

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Cuban cocktail, the mojito. There is a little technique to the mojito, in preventing the carbonation from being lost or the taste of the mint becoming bitter ...more

The Bloody Mary represents a drink where everybody is welcome to test out their creativity just a little to see what sorts of unique twists they can add to this long-time classic. Start with the basic recipe and then see where that leads you. For the classic recipe, you will n ...more

Bridget Albert, master mixologist, shows how to shake up a delicious alcoholic drink. Follow along with the step-by-step directions in this how-to video and learn how to make a classic strawberry daiquiri. For the recipe used in this video cocktail-mixing tutorial, you will ne ...more

Anthony heads down to Loretto, KY, and brings back a classic Maker's Mark Manhattan! Learn how to mix this classic cocktail by watching and following along with this drink-making video tutorial.

Mixologist Eben Freeman, of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a variation on the classic Mint Julep cocktail. This Southern whiskey drink conjures up lazy afternoons on the porch or a day at the Kentucky Derby, so it's more of a sipping and enjoyi ...more

Having a cocktail party anytime soon? It's important to know the basics. In this video from Epicurious, mixologist Eben Freeman of Tailor restaurant in New York City, demonstrates how to prepare a classic Ramos Gin Fizz cocktail sure to blow away your guests.

Martinis, though timelessly classic, are experiencing a resurgence of popularity. Some prefer the traditional gin martini, while others dabble in the ever-growing field of sweet, fruity, and specialty drink martinis. Watch this video mixology tutorial and learn how to make a c ...more

The Old Fashioned is one of America's earliest cocktails. It has very few ingredients, but is very complex and is quite challenging. Brown sugar syrup adds extra flavor and works very well with the bourbon. If you use a different base, such as Crown Royal Canadian whiskey, bro ...more

Long Island Ice Tea is one of the most famous cocktails known around the world. To make one, first fill a glass with ice. Then pour about 20 milligrams of gin, 20 milligrams of white rum, 20 milligrams of tequila, 20 milligrams of vodka, and 20 milligrams of your favorite clea ...more

Frozen margaritas are great for a hot summer day. This drink has been around since 1938, and was named after a show girl from Guadalajara. Here are the instructions: 1. Add the ice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to a KitchenAid Blender. Pulse for about 30 seconds on the ...more

There's nothing like a few margaritas to survive the holidays without strangling your relatives and having a complete meltdown mid present wrapping. But don't just take the easy way out by purchasing a maragarita mix and adding some liquor - we all know that never ends up givi ...more

Learn how to make a michelada mixed drink. The classic michelada is a spicy cocktail that's popular in Mexico and in states near the U.S. border. Add it to your menu to heat things up, Mexican style! You Will Need * ½ lime plus wedges for garnish * A margarita glass * Marga ...more

Master mixolgist Chris McMillian teaches you how to make the Kentucky classic, the Mint Julep. The Juelp originated in ancient Persia but as evolved to become an American classic. It needs to be prepared in the classic metal cup which allows for the drink to get properly cold. ...more

Make a classic Margarita with Trago top shelf tequila! Explore the silver, reposado and the anejo varieties of tequila. This margarita is shaken, not stirred or frozen.

Forget the Catcher in the Rye, try out this Basil in the Rye, which is a modern take on the classic cocktail Sazarac. If you're willing to try out new mixed drinks, then this is definitely one you need to down. Both delicious and satisfying, with an aromatic feel. And this is ...more

This instructional video takes you step by step in making an old fashioned--a classic cocktail still enjoyed today. Steps: 1) Mix sugar and water 2) Add bitters 3) Add 50ml Bourbon Whiskey (such as Maker's Mark, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels, etc.) 4)Add ice cubes 5)Stir for at least ...more

Learn how to make a whiskey flip from The Art of the Drink master and get some background on "the flip". Add a bit of class to your party with this classic cocktail. Your grandfather will be proud.

The Old Fashioned is a classic cocktail which every bartender should know how to mix! Repudiated to have been first made in Kentucky. Ingredients: sugar cube Bitters water orange zest Bourbon (like Maker's Mark) Cherry Directions: Muddle water sugar and bitters. Then add ora ...more

Mixologist Chris McMillian walks us through the preparation of the Lemon Drop. The Lemon Drop is a classic cocktail which is both sweet and sour and is sure to go down smooth. Originally it was a chilled shot of vodka with a sugar saturated lemon but it has evolved into the de ...more

The margarita is the most popular cocktail in the world and this video teaches you how to make a great one! This cocktail is perfect for cooling down in the summer and is super easy to make! Ingredients: Agave tequila Triple Sec Fresh lime juice (not sour mixers!) Small quant ...more

A stylish and sophisticated cocktail from way back when, you can recreate this classic with: 1 1/2 ounces gin, 1/2 ounce applejack brandy, 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice, 1/2 ouce grenadie and 1 egg white. You will also need a cocktail shaker and strainer. Make the old fashioned ...more

There are few cocktails more classic than the White Russian. Whether you are trying to perfect your recipe or make one for the first time, you will want to check out this step by step. In this tutorial, learn to make a White Russian. The White Russian is an easy to build cockt ...more