New Orleans' best cocktails: The Margarita

[icommentonsome]

how many ounces of fresh lime juice? can anyone hear what he says @ 6:41?

[joffeloff]

@icommentonsome 3/4 oz

[joffeloff]

@icommentonsome sorry. that was for the shaken recipe. I see what you mean now, the video skipped right when he said the amount. However, he squeezed two whole limes, which is about 2 ounces. also sounds like that's what he said.

[denniseong]

No margarita glass?

[BratcherLev]

Awww.... no wooden mallet?

[adriandinh]

what's that container particularly called?

[DonMoza]

If you hold the glass the way he does, salt can fall into the glass which spoils the drink...

ALWAYS hold the glass upside down when salting the rim and shake off lose salt before turning the glass!!

[ncyankee101]

@DonMoza

A lot of people actually like to put salt IN the margarita rather than on the rim, there really is no difference if it mixes in the glass or in your mouth - in any event the amount of salt that may have fallen in is minor in comparison to the amount on the rim.

[mikecook6266]

just like to say that edmond briotett triple sec kicks cointreaus ass

[fattirevsbud]

I broke my flip flop in margaritaville

[griffenb]

If there's a heaven this guy's the bartender

[Nucleozoid]

How much lime juice? 1/2 ounce?

[jotazores]

true

[TurtlesEatingStuff]

Lime cordial is pretty much lime flavor and sugar, since he has added both these ingredients fresh, no need for the cordial. Lime cordial has it's place ie. Gin gimlet, but a margarita is best with fresh lime juice IMO.

[TheCgmixer]

He is a superb Bartender, but why didn't he use Lime Juice Codial (f.E. Rose's Lime Juice)?

[TheCgmixer]

Why didn't he use Lime Juice Codial (f.E. Rose's Lime Juice)?

The orginal recipe contains cordial.

[NeatStar]

No it doesn't. 

[joffeloff]

@TheCgmixer are you kidding me? because it tastes horrible. fresh lime + sweetener = 1000x better than rose's.

[jotazores]

Margarita Cocktail Recipe

3 cl Tequila

2 cl lemon juice

1 cl Cointreau

go to the shaker with ice

pour into a cocktail glass decorated with previously salt on the rim of the cup

this is the original

and not the frozen margarita, because it takes away the flavor.

[itsnotlikewethink09]

You can feel that he loves his job...

[AkilaPetite]

Such a smart and sweet man!!! I'd be at his Bar everyday :)

[joeg19]

This man is my hero

[AshanteChanice]

Still a great vid.

[barcode66]

oh look! it's Gordon brown Bartending!

[bolch88bb8]

shaking the drink ensures that you have a liquid that is homogenous...and that is..."same throughout the whole volume of liquid"

[vteckillenzc]

well whats the point of shaking it and not stiring it??

[bolch88bb8]

@vteckillenzc you could stir this drink but stir vigorously enough to ensure that it has been mixed properly

[vteckillenzc]

@bolch88bb8

so that why they shake it to make sure it mixed good.thanks man

[gregorygomes1]

@vteckillenzc No, they shake it because it's fun and makes a great swishing noise.

[notoriousagp]

@vteckillenzc mixing and chilling better

[vteckillenzc]

y do they shake the drink?

[lamonight]

@vteckillenzc

Have to mix the lime and symple syrup together with the alcohol

[lcspies]

@vteckillenzc They shake it for several reasons. To mix the ingredients, to make it as cold as possible, and to dilute the ice just a bit so the water can tame the spirit a bit and open up the spirits aroma and taste to your palate.

[SalamanderTalent]

Awesome Margarita!

Mouth watering presentation.

[snogger6]

why does the garnish go on top like that in all his cocktails that have garnish? so that the fruit doesn't interfere with the fundamental flavors of the drink?

[SloreTactician]

i wish he didn't say "uh" all the time but he's pretty awesome...

[MyAmbitionIsSmall]

He forgot to put a salt rim on the frozen margarita. :-(

[icebluedevelopment]

Thats because frozen Margaritas do not get a salted rim!

[sleighte]

This guy is a professional and I would gladly pay more and stay longer just to be in his presence, all bars should have a bartender like him!

[MrPatron79]

@sleighte could not agree more. this guy is a real bartender.

[ljthefreshmaker]

Good to see fresh citrus being used rather then sweet & sour mix. Excellent video

[MondoLeStraka]

Something I noticed is he doesn't "speed pour". A man at his level of proficiency uses a shot glass. I guess counting is not as accurate as could be believed. The pressure of the liquid does change and can throw off your count.

Good work again Mr. McMillian.

[icebluedevelopment]

Most mixologists when creating revered drinks will go back to measurement devices. It assures them specially when going down to tsp and tbsp measurements that the drink will be exactly as they desire it to be. Speed pouring is the most effective way to make a drink it however really is not the MOST accurate.

[maurip]

This guy is a true class act. I look forward to trying these variations at the bar I work at.

[sefo7]

OJ?? Yah, maybe you should stick to a sunrise 30%

[30percentplusreturns]

the best margaritas have fresh orange juice in them. otherwise its too sour and tastes horrible

[Davie42]

thank you

[dondons1987]

thanks for the upload!

[CatPetey]

Marias Cantina in Santa Fe, New Mexico makes the best Margaritas Ive everhad. Ive never been to the Library Lounge though. Im so glad this guy is out there and doing this. He is the bartender I wanted and tried to be. But I gave it up. Too many people only want Bud Light and drinks made with sour mix and Sprite. :(

[beninjamin]

very nice!

[ronito6]

Superb!

[acfemf]

I'm showing my wife this video tonight. She loves margaritas, but she's surely never had one prepared with that attention to detail! Thanks Chris!