Tim Smith Moon Chasers Tim-Rita
Tim Smith Moon Chasers Tim-Rita is a 20% ABV (40 proof) ready-to-drink moonshine cocktail with margarita-style "Rita" flavors — four 200mL bottles from Tim Smith Southern Reserve, built on the Climax, North Carolina moonshiner's signature spirit. Grain neutral spirits, natural flavor and caramel color make it a bright, citrus-led RTD that drinks straight from the bottle or over ice. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Proof / ABV: 20% ABV / 40 proof (retailer-reported)
- Size: 4 × 200mL bottles
- Style: Margarita-style ready-to-drink moonshine cocktail
- Origin: USA (Tim Smith Southern Reserve)
- Profile: Citrus-forward, refreshing, easy-drinking
The Moonshiner's Take on a Margarita
Tim-Rita takes the classic margarita profile — lime, citrus brightness, a whisper of sweetness — and runs it through Tim Smith's moonshine base. It's a tailgate-ready format: crack a 200mL bottle, pour over ice, done. See the full RTD cocktail collection and more Tim Smith Southern Reserve bottles.
Tasting Notes
Citrus and lime on the nose with a sweet-tart lift. The palate is bright and refreshing — margarita-style citrus over a smooth moonshine base — with a clean, lightly sweet finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve chilled over ice, optionally with a salted rim and a lime wedge to lean into the margarita character. Also works as a base for a frozen drink — blend with ice.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tim Smith Moon Chasers Tim-Rita?
A margarita-style ready-to-drink moonshine cocktail at 20% ABV, sold in a four-pack of 200mL bottles.
Does Tim-Rita taste like a margarita?
It's margarita-inspired — citrus-forward "Rita" flavors on a moonshine base — not a traditional tequila margarita.
How do you serve Tim-Rita?
Chilled, straight from the bottle or poured over ice.
How strong is Moon Chasers Tim-Rita?
20% ABV (40 proof), per retailer listings.
When the margarita mood hits but the blender doesn't, grab Tim Smith Moon Chasers Tim-Rita online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.