One of the most ordered cocktails at events and bars. Batch it with real agave and fresh lime and this format sells itself — consistent, crowd-proof, and faster to pour than any scratch margarita program.
Margarita
5-Gal Keg
Prep 5 m
Total 10 m
Yield 5-Gal Keg (~106 servings)
Gas N₂
Built for high-volume bar and event service where consistency matters from the first pour to the last. This batch was developed to deliver that same fresh lime and agave quality at any scale — from 50 guests to 50,000.
Batch Method
- Add all spirits and concentrates to a clean 5-gallon Cornelius keg.
- Add remaining ingredients and top with cold filtered water to 5-gallon volume.
- Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
- Pressurize with N₂ (nitrogen). See panel below.
- Refrigerate minimum 12 hours before first service.
- Serve ~6 oz over ice in appropriate glassware. Garnish as desired.
- Reshake twice daily to re-integrate settled ingredients.
Pro move: Pre-chill all ingredients before batching. Cold margarita concentrate integrates better with the spirit and the citrus stays brighter through service.
🍺 N₂ Pressurization — Non-Carbonated Cocktail
- Seal the keg and shake vigorously side to side for 2 full minutes.
- Connect gray/silver Cornelius "gas in" connector to GAS IN plug on keg lid.
- Set N₂ regulator to 12–15 psi.
- Pull up pressure release ring 3 times quickly to cycle gas through keg.
- Test flow. Reduce to 10–12 psi if pouring too fast.
- Reshake twice daily before service to re-integrate all ingredients.
Full keg gas instructions: Keg Gas Instructions →
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🥂N₂ pressurized — non-carbonated, food-safe
⚡Batch-ready for high-volume draft service
✨90-day shelf life · 106 servings per keg