

Even the tangy baked beans are front-loaded with burnt ends, shoulder trimmings and leftover brisket. But meat is in the driving seat with Schaller & Weber gold medal German beer brats smothered in housemade sweet red pepper relish and fat-jiggling slabs of Texas prime brisket resplendent on paper-lined metal trays. Sure, the keto and gluten-free can tuck into three- and four-meat combos vegetarians can suck on The Gem’s tart pickles and pink pickled onions, pull apart Martin’s potato rolls and fill up on coleslaw. Let me extend the apology now to those who say I should cover all dietary restrictions. The Gem is a smokehouse, and it’s unapologetically about meat.
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(As locals know, water-skiing the still morning lake must, for full credit, be done on one ski.) Antlers adorn walls alongside felt flags common in Adirondack camps banquette seating is upholstered in striped Pendleton blankets the sound track is The Who, Jimi Hendrix, The Doors. The former Sagamore Pub has been transformed in dark paints, natural woods and a water-skiing logo that captures the vintage Chris-Crafts and Hacker-Crafts on the lake. Though she’s currently a sommelier with an award-winning restaurant group, her after-shift drink of choice is a Margarita or a Daiquiri (or a Gibson).The Farmers and Boccatos have done what we patiently hoped they would: Create an instant lake classic with equal thought given to decor, cocktails and slow-smoked meat. She has spent a decade behind the bar and been writing about the bar and spirits world for six years, including extensive coverage of all things drink culture. Kate Dingwall is an experienced spirits writer, bartender, and sommelier. At the end of the day, take a sip and figure out what serve you would prefer.
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Some makers specifically concoct their beverages so you can crack them open and go, while others ask for you to pour them over ice. This will vary from producer to producer. That said, avoid storing it in a light-filled spot-the UV rays can damage the flavors.Ĭan you drink out of the container, or do you have to add something to it? If you purchased this commercially, your ready-to-drink Margarita should be shelf-stable, meaning you can keep it on a shelf until it's ready to drink. How do you properly store ready-to-drink Margaritas? For the record, tequila needs to be from a specific region to be called a tequila, so if it has that title, you know it did originate in Mexico. Some producers rely on neutral grain spirits while others work with tequila distilleries, but unless otherwise disclosed, all of these products have real tequila. Your body will thank you the next day.įAQs Do ready-to-drink Margaritas have real tequila added?

Look for options that lean on agave or cane sugar to sweeten, rather than fake sweeteners. But the best options balance out the sugar with natural flavors. Many cocktail fans sway away from canned options as they can be cloyingly sweet. Just how tipsy are you looking to get at the beach? The ABV of ready-to-drink Margaritas can vary wildly, from a mere 4 percent to a knee-buckling 30 percent. Citric acid can help this-it’s a compound found in lemons that can be added to cocktails to retain that freshness of citrus for far longer. Citrus goes badly or tastes tinny if not stored correctly. If your canned cocktail doesn’t taste fresh, citrus likely is to blame.

What to Look for in a Ready-To-Drink Margarita Citrus If you prefer to build out the drink yourself, Hella Cocktail Co’s ( view at Amazon) offerings pack in all the ingredients with none of the tequila, so you can use your favorite bottle (or sub out a non-alcoholic spirit). Crafthouse Cocktails ( view at Drizly) and Cutwater Spirits (view at Total Wine) both do an excellent job of mimicking bartender-concocted flavors desired in a Margarita and packaging them into an easy-to-drink canned format.
