Few cocktails can rival Margarita’s popularity. It’s simple to make a margarita if freshly squeezed lime juice is readily available. This is what has made this drink as popular as any cocktail.
Because more ways to make a Margarita equal more reasons to drink one.
Cocktail lovers love its versatility. You can change the ingredients however you want. For example, you could substitute lime juice for lemon juice or mezcal for tequila. Or even mix fruits with the syrup. There are many options, and they require very little effort. Here are seven delicious Margarita recipes to try.
Tequila Daisy
This Prohibition-era cocktail is the predecessor of the Margarita. It comes from the daisy group of cocktails. They all require a spirit, lemon juice and orange liqueur, and a splash of soda. The base spirit is tequila, and this recipe follows exactly that formula. This is a refreshing Margarita, but it tastes sweeter due to the addition of lemon juice.
Tommy’s Margarita
Julio Bermejo, a bartender at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, created this Margarita variant. Today, most cocktail bars serve Tommy’s Margaritas. This is a modified version of the traditional orange liqueur. It uses agave nectar. This mix of agave nectar, freshly squeezed lime juice, and tequila puts the tequila front and centre. Make sure you use a high-quality 100% agave tequila.
Frozen Margarita
This is the classic frozen cocktail. It can be found in many places, including bars, restaurants and dive bars. The Frozen Margarita became popular as blenders were introduced to bars in the 1950s. It was first introduced to the public in 1971 by Mariano Martinez, a Dallas restaurateur who invented the first Frozen Margarita Machine. Unfortunately, most home bartenders don’t have one of these machines. So, get out the blender and blend the ingredients. Mix tequila with lime juice and orange liquor until smooth. Add a pinch of salt to taste.
Spicy Margarita
Although the Spicy Margarita is a staple cocktail bar drink, it can be made in many ways depending on the spice. Bartenders can make pepper syrups or add the pepper-infused tincture to tequila. However, the most straightforward way to make one is to mix fresh pepper with agave syrup and then shake the rest of it. This is how this recipe is made. Mix fresh jalapeno peppers with agave syrup in a shaker. Then add a Blanco Tequila, orange Liquor and lime juice. Garnish the drink with a slice of pepper, a lime wedge, or salt rim. This refreshing, lively drink is a crowd-pleaser.
Strawberry Margarita
This sweeter and more fruity version of the Frozen Margarita builds on the Frozen Margarita’s classic recipe. It uses orange liqueur and lime juice, agave nectar, and adds summer-fresh strawberries. The ingredients are blended in a blender to create a smooth, creamy drink that can be enjoyed on the patio or pool.
Breakfast Margarita
Jacques Bezuidenhout, a San Francisco bartender, created this Margarita from the Breakfast Martini. Salvatore Calabrese created this classic in London. It uses orange marmalade to give the Martini a rich texture and balance of citrusy sweetness. This new twist uses Blanco tequila mixed with lime juice, orange liquor, orange liqueur, and agave syrup. Two teaspoons of orange marmalade are added to make it bright and refreshing enough to drink at any time, including breakfast.
Black Mole Margarita
This Margarita recipe from Nightmoves Brooklyn is inspired by Mexican mole. It uses mole’s rich, spice-forward flavour profile to give the drink depth and complexity. Tequila is swapped out for an earthy mezcal, which is shaken with lime juice, Cointreau, a black-cocoa-and-orange syrup and mole bitters before being topped with a splash of soda water. This drink is for those who love spicy Margs.