Chi-Chi's Gold Margarita (175cl, 12.5%)

A ready-to-drink margarita made with tequila, triple sec and lime, bottled at 12.5% ABV in a 1.75-litre format. It uses gold tequila as its base spirit, giving a slightly richer, more rounded profile than standard silver-tequila margaritas. Chi-Chi's premixed cocktails are produced by Sazerac Company, Inc., headquartered in Owensboro, Kentucky. The brand aims to replicate bar-quality margaritas at home without a blender, fresh citrus or a stocked liquor cabinet. The Gold Margarita blends real tequila with triple sec orange liqueur and tangy lime flavouring. The nose opens with bright lime sorbet, then nougat and subtle salt water taffy sweetness. The palate is sweet and citrus-forward, with lime and a pineapple popsicle quality, gentle tequila warmth and a light to medium body. The finish is short and clean, with lingering lime zest and faint sweetness.