Whether frozen or on the rocks, nothing beats a well-made marg.
National Margarita Day is almost here! February 22, to be exact, so it’s time to start planning a fun night by embracing this holiday—and deciding on all the best margarita recipes you will be making and sipping (responsibly, of course)!
Enjoyed by millions every day, the humble margarita has become one of the most popular cocktails in the nation. Can you believe this cocktail even has its own holiday? Tequila fans have come up with tons of unique takes on margaritas, but every day is a good day for margs if you ask us—not just Margarita Day.
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History of the Margarita
Simply superb, the very popular margarita was originally thought to be a twist on a Sidecar cocktail. Tequila replaced the brandy, lime juice stood in for lemon, and a salt rim finished the cocktail instead of a sugar one.
In another version, in 1948, Dallas socialite Margaret Sames invited friends from Dallas to visit her in Acapulco, Mexico. While preparing for her visitors, Margaret began experimenting with a tequila cocktail to serve poolside. Having tried and enjoyed Cointreau, she decided to pair the two. Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and a salted rim: the margarita was born. One famous party guest, hotelier Nicky Hilton, went on to feature the margarita at his Acapulco Hilton, popularizing the drink.
Thus the mighty margarita began a reign of its own, with many varieties being just as popular as the original! You can enjoy frozen margaritas, margaritas made into martinis, hot, spicy and even sweet margs.
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Should You Try Creative or Classic Margarita Recipes?
When you head to any Mexican restaurant these days you’re likely to find a fantastic margarita menu full of various options. But you don’t have to wait until you’re at a restaurant to try some of the best flavor combinations.
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Here is your challenge: There are a bunch of different, fantastic margarita recipes in this collection that are all worth a try. By simply swapping out your tired old margarita mix for fresh fruit, you can create a new margarita for every season: melons in the summer, citrus in the winter, and don’t forget about cranberries for Thanksgiving, or even chocolate for Valentine’s Day. The possibilities are endless. Stock your pantry with a few tequila bottles and begin experimenting. Trust us, it’s time well spent—you never know which one will be your new favorite. If you’ve never tried a spicy one—they are a joy to your taste buds!
Best Margarita Recipes
Frozen Margarita With Lime
This classic will always be a favorite for margarita lovers.
Get the recipe: Frozen Margarita With Lime
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Grapefruit, Cucumber and Jalapeño Margarita
Summer’s favorite garden veggie gets new life in this spicy sweet cocktail.
Get the recipe: Grapefruit, Cucumber and Jalapeño Margarita
Andrew Purcell
Creamsicle Margarita Recipe
This decadent twist on a classic margarita uses an orange-flavored sweet-and-sour mix for the ultimate poolside drink.
Get the recipe: Creamsicle Margarita Recipe
Seduction In The Kitchen
Kendall Jenner’s Favorite Margarita
If it’s good enough for the Kardashian family, it’s good enough for me!
Get the recipe: Kendall Jenner’s Favorite Margarita
Kendall Jenner
Spiced Strawberry Margarita
Muddled strawberries add extra sweetness to this drink.
Get the recipe: Spiced Strawberry Margarita
Remy Cointreau
Highland Margarita
This juicy drink is the answer to your winter blahs.
Get the recipe: Highland Margarita
Manny Hinojosa
Frozen Chili-Mango Margarita
Using frozen mango means you can make this year-round.
Get the recipe: Frozen Chili-Mango Margarita
Andrew Purcell
Ginger Margarita Pitcher
This sweet, zesty drink was made for sipping on the porch with friends.
Get the recipe: Ginger Margarita Pitcher
Public Kitchen
Pomegranate Martha-Ritas
Made with Martha’s favorite tequila and pomegranate seeds for garnish.
Get the recipe: Pomegranate Martha-Ritas
Martha Stewart
Watermelon Margarita
This summery cocktail also has a hint of blueberry.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Margarita
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Andiron Steak & Sea’s Watermelon Margarita
Spicy Summer Margarita
Fresh sliced jalapeños and chili seasoning give this a kick to remember.
Get the recipe: Spicy Summer Margarita
Antoni Porowski
Pumpkin Pie Margarita
No need to wait for dessert for this treat.
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pie Margarita
Codigo
Heirloom Tomato Margarita
Who knew adding tomatoes to a cocktail would be so delicious?
Get the recipe: Heirloom Tomato Margarita
Alison Ashton
Green-Juice Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Multiple fruit juices give this margarita a plethora of flavors.
Get the recipe: Green-Juice Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Bonberi
Watermelon Margarita
This summery and refreshing cocktail is the perfect way to cool off. The watermelon margarita features Smirnoff Watermelon Vodka and apricot nectar, adding a fruity flair.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Margarita
Sandra Lee
White Peach Margarita
A delicious way to relax and refresh after a long, hot day. Smooth margarita made with fresh peach puree.
Get the recipe: White Peach Margarita
Will Cook For Smiles
Jalapeno Watermelon Margarita
Summer delight comes together in these Watermelon Margaritas by bringing Fresh, sweet watermelon puree, lime juice, Triple Sec and jalapeno-infused tequila in every sip.
Get the recipe: Jalapeno Watermelon Margarita
Spicy Southern Kitchen
The Ultimate Classic Margarita Recipe
Smooth, classic margarita you will never get a headache from! It’s made with top-shelf liquor, lime juice, agave nectar and fresh orange juice.
Get the recipe: The Ultimate Classic Margarita Recipe
Joyful Healthy Eats
Sunset Margarita (Mango Pineapple Margarita)
The refreshing, sweet, frozen margarita, is perfect for any summer celebration. This margarita is made with fresh mango fruit, pineapple juice, tequila and a splash of grenadine.
Get the recipe: Sunset Margarita (Mango Pineapple Margarita)
Will Cook For Smiles
Strawberry Lime Margaritas
This refreshing frozen margarita is made with frozen strawberries, lime juice and the addition of rimmed with salt for that sweet and salty flavor.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Lime Margaritas
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Delightfule Made
Spicy Blackberry Margaritas
Fruity! Spicy! Yes, this margarita has it all. It’s made with tequila, blackberry brandy, green chiles, fresh fruit, agave, orange juice and lime.
Get the recipe: Spicy Blackberry Margaritas
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The Cookie Rookie
Sangria Swirl Margaritas
Amazing simple frozen margaritas made with a fancy pink sangria swirl.
Get the recipe: Sangria Swirl Margaritas
Dessert For Two
Mango Margaritas
Pitcher-sized recipe for fantastic margaritas made with frozen mango fruit, lots of tequila and a bite of spicy peppers.
Get the recipe: Mango Margaritas
The Wicked Noodle
Jalapeño Margarita
Sweet and spicy comes in one delicious margarita. This spicy cocktail favorite is naturally sweetened with oranges and agave nectar.
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Margarita
Spabettie
Grapefruit Margarita with Chili Lime Rim
Little sweet, little spicy and a lot of citrus. This margarita is made with fresh grapefruit juice and spiced with chili salted rim.
Get the recipe: Grapefruit Margarita with Chili Lime Rim
Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Blue Margarita
Bright and fun blue margarita made with blue curacao liqueur, tequila, lime juice and a little sweetness. It’s a fun addition to any cocktail party.
Get the recipe: Blue Margarita
The Weary Chef
Skinny Blackberry Margaritas
This cocktail is full of flavor, balancing sweet and sour. It’s made with fresh blackberries, orange juice and lime juice and is only 145 calories!
Get the recipe: Skinny Blackberry Margaritas
Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
Hibiscus Margaritas
An unusual and very creative margarita made with actual hibiscus-flavored tea, orange zest and lemon juice.
Get the recipe: Hibiscus Margaritas
Namely Marly
Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita’
These gorgeous, sunny margaritas are made with homemade spicy simple syrup, fresh pureed pineapple and light lemonade.
Get the recipe: Jalapeño Pineapple Margarita
With Salt and Wit
Orange Margarita
A sweet twist is added to a classic margarita by using orange juice. This Orange Margarita is a perfect refreshment for your next fiesta.
Get the recipe: Orange Margarita
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Culinary Hill
Frozen Peach Margaritas
A delicious spin on the classic margarita, with peaches.
Get the recipe: Frozen Peach Margarita
Cooking with Curls
Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
The perfect refreshing margarita—on the rocks! Great beverage for Cinco de Mayo.
Get the recipe: Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
Skinny Margarita
Save hundreds of calories without sacrificing flavor with my Skinny Margaritas recipe! This homemade cocktail recipe is fresh and flavorful with fewer calories.
Get the recipe: Skinny Margarita
Call Me PMc
Frozen Blackberry Margaritas
Super easy and fruity, these are refreshing and delicious.
Get the recipe: Frozen Blackberry Margaritas
Cooking with Curls
Skinny Tequila Sunrise Margarita
A low-calorie margarita recipe that’s perfect for summer sipping by the pool.
Get the recipe: Skinny Tequila Sunrise Margarita
Fake Ginger
Watermelon Mint Margaritas
Refreshing watermelon and basil team up for the perfect summertime margarita.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Mint Margaritas
Fake Ginger
Cantaloupe Coconut Margaritas
Frozen cantaloupe margaritas with mint. Spring in a glass!
Get the recipe: Cantaloupe Coconut Margaritas
Fake Ginger
Pitcher of Margaritas
Classic margaritas for a party because sharing is caring!
Get the recipe: Pitcher of Margaritas
Cooking with Curls
Strawberry Basil Margaritas
A spring-inspired margarita that will have you running to the store or your garden for the ingredients.
Get the recipe: Strawberry Basil Margaritas
Creative Culinary
Pineapple Margaritas
A fun twist on a classic party drink. Sweet pineapple with a bit of orange and a twist of lime.
Get the recipe: Pineapple Margaritas
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Miss in the Kitchen
Peach Margaritas
A contest-winning margarita with a special ingredient making it over-the-top delicious.
Get the recipe: Peach Margaritas
Noble Pig
Blood Orange Margarita
A refreshing twist on a classic margarita with fresh blood orange juice, triple sec and freshly squeezed lime juice.
Get the recipe: Blood Orange Margaritas
With Salt and Wit
Clementine Margaritas
Silver tequila, sweetly-scented fresh Clementine juice stirred into perfection.
Get the recipe: Clementine Margaritas
Noble Pig
Coconut Lime Frozen Margaritas
Sweet, creamy coconut and tart lime come together in this perfect tropical margarita.
Get the recipe: Coconut Lime Frozen Margarita
Noble Pig
Fizzy Grapefruit Margaritas
A flirty, twist on the classic margarita. The fresh grapefruit juice adds an extra dimension of citrusy tartness, and a finishing splash of club soda makes the fizz.
Get the recipe: Fizzy Grapefruit Margaritas
Well Plated
Virgin Frozen Margaritas
No reason to feel left out of the party—these virgin margaritas are perfect for kids and adults too!
Get the recipe: Virgin Frozen Margaritas
Taste and Tell
Honeydew Rita-Margarita
Who knew sweet melon and tequila were such a flavorful pair?
Get the recipe: Honeydew Rita-Margarita
Noble Pig
Cranberry Basil Margarita
Tequila, frozen cranberries and garden fresh basil make the perfect combination.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Basil Margarita
Katie’s Cucina
Mango Coconut Frozen Margaritas
A little piece of the tropics, no plane ticket required.
Get the recipe: Mango Coconut Frozen Margaritas
Chocolate Moosey
Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime
Fruity, tart and spicy flavors are what make this margarita a winning combination.
Get the recipe: Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime
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Foodiecrush
Nectarine-Basil-Margaritas
Fresh-frozen nectarines with a basil simple syrup might have you asking for seconds.
Get the recipe: Nectarine-Basil-Margaritas
Noble Pig
Bahamarita
Made with tequila, kiwi, strawberry and mango ice and served with a shot of Cactus Juice Schnapps.
Get the recipe: Bahamarita
Cravings of a Lunatic
Guava Margaritas
Made with real guava nectar, these taste like summer.
Get the recipe: Guava Margaritas
Fake Ginger
Grapefruit Hibiscus Margaritas
A sweet and tangy combination flavored with a simple hibiscus syrup will have you feel like you are on a beach.
Get the recipe: Grapefruit Hibiscus Margaritas
The Thirsty Feast
Shandy Beergaritas
A light and fruity take on a traditional margarita—flavor it with any shandy you like.
Get the recipe: Shandy Beergaritas
My Sequined Life
Fresh Pineapple Margarita
Fresh, sweet pineapple pairs so well with lime and makes these cocktails extra easy to drink.
Get the recipe: Fresh Pineapple Margarita
Life Is But A Dish
Ginger Beer Margarita
Ginger beer adds a new flavor to a traditional margarita. Look for ginger beer next to the root beer at the grocery store!
Get the recipe: Ginger Beer Margarita
Fab Fatale
Avocado Margarita
A margarita with a few added health benefits? Yes, please!
Get the recipe: Avocado Margarita
The Organic Dietitian
Mango Habanero Margarita
Kick it up a notch with this spicy cocktail.
Get the recipe: Mango Habanero Margarita
Chili Pepper Madness
Champagne Margaritas
A margarita perfect for Sunday brunch!
Get the recipe: Champagne Margaritas
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House of Yumm
Sparkling Blood Orange Margarita
Blood oranges are so pretty, delicious, and only available in the winter, so you might want to make this cocktail ASAP.
Get the recipe: Sparkling Blood Orange Margarita
The Crumby Kitchen
Raspberry Watermelon Margarita
Two favorite summer fruits make this margarita extra special.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Watermelon Margarita
With Salt and Wit
Meyer Lemon Pomegranate Margarita
Made with a Meyer lemon simple syrup and pomegranate liqueur, this will have you dreaming of warm sunny days.
Get the recipe: Meyer Lemon Pomegranate Margarita
Honey and Birch
Grapefruit Habanero Margarita
The habanero simple syrup in this recipe will keep in the fridge for two weeks and is great for other cocktails and lemonade too.
Get the recipe: Grapefruit Habanero Margarita
Platings and Pairings
Pomegranate Margaritas
This cocktail is as pretty as it is yummy.
Get the recipe: Pomegranate Margaritas
Recipe Girl
Classic Margaritas
You can never go wrong with a classic recipe.
Get the recipe: Classic Margaritas
Gimme Some Oven
Clementine Margaritas
Clementines might be great for the kids’ lunchbox, but these are 100% adult approved.
Get the recipe: Clementine Margaritas
Noble Pig
Pineapple Margaritas
Easily made in the blender and perfect poolside.
Get the recipe: Pineapple Margaritas
Recipe Girl
Spicy Blackberry Margaritas
Blackberry brandy is the key to this spicy and sweet ‘rita.
Get the recipe: Spicy Blackberry Margaritas
The Cookie Rookie
Keto Margaritas
Just because you are watching your carbs, doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a cocktail…or two!
Get the recipe: Keto Margaritas
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All I Dream About Is Food
Texas Margaritas
This fruity cocktail can be made in under 10 minutes.
Get the recipe: Texas Margaritas
Garnish with Lemon
Blood Orange Margaritas
If you’ve never had a blood orange, get ready for amazing sweetness and vibrant color.
Get the recipe: Blood Orange Margaritas
With Salt and Wit
Fresh Grapefruit Margaritas
Grapefruit adds a welcomed tartness to this cocktail that can be made frozen or on the rocks.
Get the recipe: Fresh Grapefruit Margaritas
Nutmeg Nanny
Raspberry-Mango Margaritas
Part raspberry, party mango, swirled and completely delicious.
Get the recipe: Raspberry-Mango Margaritas
Baker By Nature
Cilantro Margaritas
Perfect for Cinco de Mayo or just your next taco night.
Get the recipe: Cilantro Margaritas
Nutmeg Nanny
Coconut Margaritas
Coconut cream and coconut milk infuse a dose of the tropics into every sip.
Get the recipe: Coconut Margaritas
Coconut Margaritas
Cranberry Margaritas
Cranberries aren’t just for sauce anymore!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Margaritas
Baked by Rachel
The Devil’s Margarita
A little sweet, a little tart and even a little spooky!
Get the recipe: The Devil’s Margarita
Show Me The Yummy
Tequila Sunrise Margaritas
The prettiest cocktail ever, now in margarita form.
Get the recipe: Tequila Sunrise Margaritas
Fake Ginger
Blackberry Lemonade Margaritas
This festive drink is tart, slightly sweet and perfect for a warm-weather party.
Get the recipe: Blackberry Lemonade Margaritas
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From Valerie’s Kitchen
Blackberry Lime Margaritas
Lime essential oil makes this drink extra flavorful.
Get the recipe: Blackberry Lime Margaritas
Cooking and Beer
Blue Margaritas
The electric blue color looks like the ocean, and the drink tastes like a vacation.
Get the recipe: Blue Margaritas
The Weary Chef
Classic Party Margaritas
Perfect when you’re hosting a crowd and need a drink everyone will love.
Get the recipe: Classic Party Margaritas
A Dish Of Daily Life
2-Point Watermelon Margaritas
Make sure to find the sweetest, most ripe watermelon you can for this Weight Watchers-friendly cocktail.
Get the recipe: 2-Point Watermelon Margaritas
Recipe Diaries
Rhubarb-Strawberry Margaritas
Using jam in a cocktail? Brilliant!
Get the recipe: Rhubarb-Strawberry Margaritas
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Stir and Scribble
Krista Marshall
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