Daily's Margarita Mix 1L

Daily's Margarita Mix 1L is a non-alcoholic citrus cocktail mixer in a 1-liter bottle, blending real lime and lemon juice concentrates for a ready-to-pour margarita base. Produced by American Beverage Corporation — a company trusted by bartenders for over 50 years — this mix is formulated from the brand's original Sweet & Sour recipe, a foundation the company states is unique among competing margarita mixes on the market today.

Quick Facts: ABV: 0% (Non-Alcoholic Mixer)  |  Origin: Verona, Pennsylvania, USA  |  Style: Ready-to-Use Margarita Mixer  |  Producer: American Beverage Corporation

Production & Heritage

American Beverage Corporation, headquartered in Verona, Pennsylvania, has been producing bar mixers under the Daily's brand for over five decades. The Margarita Mix is built on the brand's original Sweet & Sour Mix formula, incorporating water, high fructose corn syrup, malic acid, lime juice concentrate, lemon juice concentrate, nonfat milk solids, natural flavors, preservatives, and artificial colors. According to the company, no other margarita mix on the market shares this specific formulation, which aims to deliver a balanced sweet-and-sour profile straight from the bottle.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Bright lime zest leads, followed by a softer lemon citrus note. A mild sweetness sits underneath, reminiscent of classic sour mix.

Taste: The entry is distinctly sweet, with high fructose corn syrup providing an upfront sugary body. Mid-palate, lime and lemon juice concentrates assert themselves with tart citrus character. Consumer reviews consistently note this mix runs sweeter than some competitors, and many recommend adding fresh-squeezed lime juice to sharpen the balance.

Finish: A lingering citrus sweetness coats the palate, tapering into mild tartness from the malic acid. The finish is clean and does not leave a strongly artificial aftertaste.

How to Drink Daily's Margarita Mix

The standard preparation calls for combining two parts mix with one part tequila over ice in a salt-rimmed glass. For a frozen margarita, blend the same ratio with a generous scoop of ice until smooth.

• Classic Margarita: The mix's sweet-sour balance pairs naturally with blanco tequila and a salted rim, delivering a crowd-ready cocktail with minimal prep.
• Cherry Margarita: Consumer reviews highlight this mix as an especially strong base for cherry margaritas — add cherry liqueur or muddled fresh cherries for a fruity twist.
• Paloma Riff: Combine with reposado tequila and a splash of grapefruit soda to bridge the mix's citrus sweetness into a longer, more refreshing serve.

Best For

• Hosting a backyard gathering where batch cocktails simplify drink service
• Stocking a home bar with a reliable, shelf-stable margarita base
• Making frozen blended margaritas for summer parties
• Quick weeknight cocktails when fresh citrus is not on hand

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Daily's Margarita Mix taste like? It delivers a prominently sweet citrus profile driven by lime and lemon juice concentrates, with a tart finish from malic acid. Many users find it sweeter than competing mixes and recommend balancing with fresh lime juice.

How does Daily's Margarita Mix compare to Mr & Mrs T Margarita Mix? Both are widely available non-alcoholic margarita mixers, but Daily's leans noticeably sweeter, built on its proprietary Sweet & Sour formula. Mr & Mrs T tends to present a slightly more tart and less syrupy profile, making the choice largely a matter of sweetness preference.

Is Daily's Margarita Mix good for parties? Its 1-liter bottle and simple two-to-one mixing ratio make it well suited for batch preparation, and its sweetness tends to appeal to a broad range of palates at casual gatherings.

Where is Daily's Margarita Mix made? It is produced by American Beverage Corporation, based in Verona, Pennsylvania, a company that has manufactured bar mixers and frozen cocktail products for over 50 years.

What foods pair well with Daily's Margarita Mix? Margaritas made with this mix complement fish tacos (the citrus cuts through rich batter), chips and guacamole (salt and lime echo the cocktail's rim), grilled shrimp (bright acidity matches charred seafood), and spicy salsa or jalapeño poppers (sweetness tempers heat).

What sizes does Daily's Margarita Mix come in? The standard bottle reviewed here is 1 liter (33.8 fl oz); Daily's also produces single-serve frozen pouches in various cocktail flavors, though margarita mix availability may vary by format.

Is Daily's Margarita Mix worth the price? It positions as a budget-friendly, everyday cocktail mixer that prioritizes convenience and broad appeal over craft-level complexity, making it a solid value for high-volume entertaining.

Why Daily's Margarita Mix?

Daily's draws on a formulation lineage that dates back to the brand's original Sweet & Sour Mix — a recipe American Beverage Corporation says remains unmatched in the mixer category. That heritage translates into a product bartenders have reached for over five decades when consistency and speed matter more than squeezing fresh citrus to order. The 1-liter format strikes a practical middle ground between single-serve pouches and large-format jugs, offering enough volume for a small gathering without excess waste. For anyone who wants a dependable, shelf-stable margarita base that requires nothing more than tequila and ice, this mix delivers exactly that.