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The Bar’s top nine margarita recipes
Whether you’re a margarita connoisseur or you’re new to the world of margaritas and looking for the perfect starter drink, you’ve come to the right place! Here's a list of our favorite margarita recipes featuring premium tequila, fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.
The margarita: the most popular tequila cocktail in America
With a delightful mix of vibrant tequila, tart lime and sweet citrus, this drink lends itself to endless variations, from the prickly pear margarita to combos you might never think of, like watermelon mint or avocado. Check out this list. Maybe you’ll find your new favorite margarita.
Classic Margarita
You know what they say: don’t mess with a classic. If that’s your motto, you’ll like this classic margarita recipe. Made with blanco tequila and classic lime and orange flavors, you’ll be sipping an iconic cocktail in no time.
Prickly Pear Margarita
Margaritas may already remind you of summer in the desert, but how about a cactus margarita? The prickly pear margarita is the ultimate summer drink. With tequila and this delicious cactus fruit, the prickly pear margarita is a refreshing-tasting drink that will make you feel like you’re sipping a cocktail while watching the sun set on the desert.
Spicy Añejo Margarita
While you may be used to a sweet and tart margarita made with blanco tequila, you won’t want to miss this darker, spicier take with the spicy añejo margarita. This toasty, spicy cocktail features aged añejo tequila and chipotle chili powder.
Desert Sunset Pomegranate Margarita
With the tart punch of lime and pomegranate juice balanced with agave nectar and orange liqueur, we dubbed this beautiful crimson drink the desert sunset pomegranate margarita. Quench your thirst with vibrant flavor.
Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita
This isn’t your average margarita. Spicy jalapeño and refreshing-tasting cucumber combine as a dynamic duo in this spicy cucumber jalapeño margarita. Simple to make but packing a lot of flavors, this recipe features muddled jalapeño and cucumber, a mix of spicy and crisp, paired with more traditional margarita flavors.
Watermelon Mint Margarita
Summer by the pool just got a whole lot chiller with a margarita that pairs the sweet summer taste of watermelon with cooling mint. The watermelon mint margarita is sweet, vibrant and, ultimately, refreshing-tasting.
Skinny Margarita
This margarita brings it back to the basics with just the bare necessities in a simple, elegant margarita. The skinny margarita, or light margarita, isn’t just about the calories. It’s about the simple things in life.
Mistletoe Margarita
You might not associate margaritas with the winter holidays, but this drink is a tasty treat all year long. Made with coconut and baking spices, this mistletoe margarita is a taste of the holidays ready for your next gathering.
Avoketo Margarita
Avocado in a margarita? This unusual pairing is tastier than you might think. Inspired by the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet, this margarita focuses on avocado, lime and spicy salt in a uniquely creamy drink. It’s perfect for brunch.
Still looking for more?
None of these margaritas quite what you’re looking for? Head over to our recipe selection on The Bar to discover a wide variety of drinks featuring an array of high-quality spirits. Or, check out our barware and spirits for the supplies you need to make the margaritas above. We even carry cocktail kits that contain all the ingredients you need—delivered straight to your door.
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