Pre- mixing margaritas

I have dinner plans in a few weeks at Sol de Mexico. I'd like to bring margaritas, but we are going to a movie before dinner. Can I pre-mix the margaritas (I only use fresh lime juice, not the fake mix)? Or does leaving the tequila in contact with the lime juice for a period of time change the drink in some way? Thanks for any advice you may have.

I think that pre-mixing leads to a bitter taste that you don't want. On the other hand, I routinely pre-mix the non-alcoholic components (lime juice, often some fresh grapefruit, possibly some filler if the guests are wimps (eg, seltzer)) then mix to order. Not very hard to do. Squeezing the citrus is the arduous part.

Thank you!

I've never found a problem premixing up to a day ahead of time for margaritas made with fresh lime juice. I believe you can make them in the morning and they will be fine.

JeffB wrote:I think that pre-mixing leads to a bitter taste that you don't want. On the other hand, I routinely pre-mix the non-alcoholic components (lime juice, often some fresh grapefruit, possibly some filler if the guests are wimps (eg, seltzer)) then mix to order. Not very hard to do. Squeezing the citrus is the arduous part.

This is really the smartest way to do this, plus it's going to allow if there are any non drinkers to have a virgin one. The ratio of tequila to the mix is a very delicate one- you want it to go down smooth but you want it to have a hint of alcoholic taste to it and you don't want to overhwelm that agave taste. That balance is going to be a little different for each depending on the individuals drinking characteristics. Can you tell I think a rediculous amount about the drinks I mix?

Jose Cuervo has a premium RTD (ready to drink) margarita blend that has Grand Marnier in it. They are labeling it "Golden".

I know that Jimmy Buffett would excommunicate me and take back my salt shaker..but for a RTD mix it was pretty tasty when blended with crushed ice..it was pretty smooth.