The perfect time to enjoy one of the world’s most well-known cocktails is on National Margarita Day. Margaritas are a classic drink that can be enjoyed all year round, whether you like them frozen or on the rocks, with or without salt.
But instead of sticking to the same old tequila and triple sec recipes you’ve been drinking for years, take your taste buds on an adventure with one of these unique margarita recipes (from Fox).
Spring Break Margarita
This bright and colorful margarita is perfect for a spring or summer gathering. The combination of tart lemon and sweet strawberry is perfectly balanced by the tequila and triple sec. Add a splash of grenadine for a pop of color, and you have a cocktail that is sure to impress.
These are the ingredients required for this recipe:
1.5 ounces of Silver tequila
0.5 ounces of Paradise Passion Fruit liqueur
3 ounces of margarita mix
1/2 cup of frozen mixed berries
To make the cocktail, add all of the ingredients to a blender cup, and then add ice. Blend everything together until the mixture has a smooth consistency. Once it’s ready, pour the cocktail into a glass and garnish it with a wedge of pineapple.
Cranberry Margarita
This festive margarita is perfect for the holiday season. The tartness of fresh cranberries is perfectly balanced by the sweetness of orange liqueur and agave nectar. Add tequila and lime juice, and you have a cocktail that will bring a little bit of holiday cheer to any gathering.
These are the ingredients required to make the cranberry purée and the cocktail:
For cranberry purée:
1 cup of freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup of sugar
16-ounce package of fresh cranberries
For the drink:
1/2 ounce of your favorite tequila
1/2 ounce of Grand Marnier
2 ounces of cranberry purée
To make the cranberry purée, melt the sugar in the orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the fresh cranberries and cook everything together over low heat for about 10 minutes. Once done, remove the saucepan from the heat and allow it to cool.
To make the cocktail, add 2 ounces of the cranberry purée, 1/2 ounce of tequila, and 1/2 ounce of Grand Marnier into a shaker with ice. Shake the mixture well and then strain it into a glass.
Then, add crushed ice, tequila, Grand Marnier, and two ounces of cranberry purée into a shaker. Shake all of the ingredients together. Finally, strain the mixture into a glass with a sugar rim. Serve it up and enjoy!
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Watermelon Jalapeño Margarita
This refreshing twist on the classic margarita is perfect for those who love a little bit of spice. The sweetness of fresh watermelon is perfectly balanced by the heat of jalapeño peppers. Simply muddle together the watermelon and jalapeño, add tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur, and you have a delicious cocktail that will impress your guests.
The necessary components for this recipe are as follows:
1 ½ ounces of Sesión Blanco
1 ½ ounces of freshly squeezed watermelon juice
1 to 2 pieces of jalapeños that have been mashed
⅔ ounces of lime juice
⅓ ounces of agave syrup (the amount used can vary based on personal preference)
Combine everything in a cocktail shaker, shake well, and then strain the mixture over ice into a rocks glass that has been rimmed with a blend of spices like chili salt, chili powder, Tajin, or crushed black peppercorns. Sprinkling some of these spices on top of the cocktail itself can give it an additional kick.
Blood Orange Margarita
Blood oranges are in season during February, making this the perfect time to enjoy this vibrant margarita. The deep red color of the blood orange juice adds a beautiful hue to the cocktail, while the tangy citrus flavor pairs perfectly with tequila. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a sprig of fresh thyme to impress your guests.
Here are the ingredients needed for this recipe:
1 ½ ounces of Sesión Reposado
½ ounce of Solerno liqueur
⅔ ounce of freshly squeezed blood orange juice
⅔ ounce of lime juice
⅙ ounce of agave syrup
Black salt
Combine everything except for the black salt in a cocktail shaker. Shake the mixture well, then strain it over ice into a rocks glass. Before adding the cocktail, salt the rim of the glass to prevent any spills from occurring.
Blueberry Margarita
This sweet and tart margarita is a perfect summer cocktail, but can be enjoyed any time of the year. The blueberries add a subtle sweetness to the cocktail, while the tequila gives it a boozy kick. Muddle together fresh blueberries, lime juice, and agave nectar, add tequila and Cointreau, and you have a delicious cocktail that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Here are the necessary ingredients for this recipe:
2 ounces of Espolon Blanco Tequila
1 ½ ounces of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ ounces of blueberry juice*
¾ ounce of simple syrup
Combine everything in a shaker that has been filled with ice. Shake the mixture well and then strain it into a glass that has been filled with crushed ice. This recipe yields one cocktail.
To make the blueberry juice, mix 1 pint of blueberries, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of water in a saucepan. Heat the mixture on high to soften the berries. Once cooled, strain the mixture through a strainer and chill it.
It Takes Two to Mango Margarita
This tropical margarita is the perfect cocktail to transport you to a sunny beach in the Caribbean. The sweetness of fresh mango is balanced perfectly with the tartness of lime juice and the spiciness of jalapeño. Add tequila and triple sec, and you have a delicious cocktail that will have you dreaming of a tropical vacation.
Here are the ingredients needed for this recipe:
½ ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
½ ounce of agave nectar
1 ½ ounces of Arizona Mucho Mango juice
1 ½ ounces of Jose Cuervo Especial Silver tequila
2 dashes of Mexican hot sauce
1 cup of ice
Combine everything in a blender and blend them together until the ice is smooth. Once the mixture is well blended, serve it up in a glass and garnish it with a lime wedge.
Pear and Rosemary Margarita
This sophisticated margarita is perfect for those who prefer a more complex cocktail. The sweetness of ripe pears is perfectly balanced by the earthy flavor of fresh rosemary. Muddle together the pear and rosemary, add tequila, lime juice, and honey, and you have a cocktail that will impress even the most discerning of cocktail enthusiasts.
The following are the required ingredients for this recipe:
1 ½ ounces of Sesión Blanco tequila
½ ounce of Poire Williams (pear brandy)
½ ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
2 sprigs of rosemary (one of which will be used as a garnish)
Combine the tequila, Poire Williams, and lime juice in a shaker that has been filled with a few sprigs of rosemary. Shake the mixture with ice, and then strain it finely. Pour the cocktail into a coupe glass, and garnish it with a sprig of rosemary and/or a twist of pear.
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Snow-White Coconut Margarita
This frozen margarita is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. The creamy coconut milk gives the cocktail a rich and velvety texture, while the lime juice and tequila add a tart and boozy kick. Serve in a chilled glass and garnish with a sprinkle of shredded coconut for the ultimate tropical experience.
Here are the ingredients needed for this recipe:
3 ounces of Patrón Silver tequila
1 ½ ounces of Patrón Citrónge Orange liqueur
1 ounce of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ½ ounces of coconut cream
1 ½ ounces of coconut milk
Combine the coconut cream and coconut milk in a shaker and shake the mixture thoroughly. Then add the remaining ingredients to the shaker and shake everything together. Strain the cocktail into a glass, and garnish it with salt, if desired.
National Margarita Day is the perfect time to step out of your comfort zone and try something new. Whether it’s a sweet and fruity margarita or a more complex and sophisticated cocktail, there’s a recipe for everyone. So grab your salt and make these easy cocktails.
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