Don't make the classic margarita cocktail more complicated than it needs to be. All you need is fresh lime juice, tequila, and triple sec, so skip those frozen mixes. ...get the recipe
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February 22nd, 2025 is National Margarita Day
Okay, no one's sure who Margarita was, or where the cocktail named in her honor was invented. Various Mexican cities claim to be the birthplace of the drink (if not the woman). But this crowd-pleasing classic of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice is refreshing and festive at any time of year, not just National Margarita Day!
Margarita-making Tips:
- Use fresh lime juice. Packaged sour mixes are convenient mixers but when you only have a few ingredients in a cocktail, you want to use the best.
- Don't cheap out on the tequila. Just as with the lime juice, the flavor of the tequila is going to shine through in most margarita recipes so you don't want to ruin it with bottom shelf tequila.
- Know your orange liqueur. Triple Sec is a generic term for Cointreau. Make sure you're getting the real stuff as there are a lot of cheap orange liqueurs that use that name.
- Watch how you salt the rim. The lazy way to salt a rim is to simply dip the inverted glass in the salt. This, however, will get salt inside the glass and outside. You really only want the salt on the outside of the glass. To do this, gently roll the rim of the glass in the salt instead of dipping it.
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Recipes to celebrate National Margarita Day
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Cranberry MargaritaWinter holiday cranberry flavor meets summer margarita vibes in this recipe that can naturally be enjoyed any time of year. ...get the recipe
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Mango MargaritasAdd a tropical twist to your cocktail with fresh pureed mango and orange juice in this blended margarita recipe. ...get the recipe
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Rosa Mexicano's Pomegranate MargaritaIf you love margaritas then you have to try this copycat recipe from Rosa Mexicano made with pomegranate juice. ...get the recipe
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Chocolate MargaritasThis chocolatey drink is made with tequila, chocolate liqueur, cream, chocolate syrup, and orange juice. Tastes like grown-up chocolate milk! ...get the recipe
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Wolffer Margarita (Verjurita)This marvelous margarita is the perfect excuse to get a bottle of verjus. The unique tart flavor adds an element to the marg you didn't know you were missing. ...get the recipe
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Low Sugar MargaritaThe downside of margaritas is the sugar content. If you are watching your carbs, try this version made with sugar-free drink mix. Cut down on calories out without sacrificing happy hour. ...get the recipe
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Watermelon Coconut MargaritaYou'll think you're drinking somewhere on a tropical beach with this margarita made with fresh watermelon, coconut rum, shredded coconut, and lime juice. ...get the recipe
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Margarita PunchA great way to serve margaritas to a crowd. The traditional margarita ingredients of tequila, triple sec, and sour mix are combined with ginger ale and lime sherbet to create a creamy lime-colored punch. ...get the recipe
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Lemonade MargaritasIf you like boozing up your lemonade, you're gonna love this drink. Tequila and triple sec with a hint of lime make for an easy to drink margarita. ...get the recipe
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Red Guava MargaritaMade with ice, salt, orange, Meyer lemon, lime, red guava nectar, tequila, simple syrup ...get the recipe
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Tangerine Bourbon MargaritaDust off your cocktail shaker for this refreshing tangerine bourbon margarita. The mix of tangerine juice and Southern Comfort will make any day special. ...get the recipe
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