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10 Margarita Recipes for the At-Home Bartender

 

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Not that we need an excuse to celebrate, but in honor of National Margarita Day (February 22nd), we’ve created the ultimate list of 10 margarita recipes that you can make in the comfort of your own home! These insanely delicious and boozy recipes are simple yet customizable to fit your salty, sweet, or even spicy cravings. So whether you’re a classic lime on the rocks lover or find yourself delving into more exotic flavors and blended drinks, this list is for you!

1. Classic Margarita

classic lime margarita with shaker and lime wedge.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Salt for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

2. Strawberry Basil Margarita

Strawberry basil margarita with ice.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 strawberries, sliced
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves
  • Splash of simple syrup

Recipe: Muddle strawberries and basil in a shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a basil leaf and a strawberry slice.

3. Spicy Jalapeño Margarita

Spicy jalepeno margarita with tajin rim.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2-3 slices of jalapeño
  • Splash of agave syrup
  • Salt and Tajin for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, agave syrup, and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a Tajin and salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a jalapeño slice for an extra kick.

4. Coconut Mango Margarita

blended mango margarita with salt rim
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 oz mango juice
  • 1 oz coconut cream
  • Sugar for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice. Blend until smooth and pour into a sugar-rimmed chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of mango or a sprinkle of shredded coconut.

5. Watermelon Mint Margarita

watermelon mint margaritas with shaker, limes, and salt.
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 oz fresh watermelon juice
  • Salt or sugar for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Muddle mint leaves in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, watermelon juice, and ice. Shake well and strain into a sugar or salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a small wedge of watermelon.

6. Pineapple Cilantro Margarita

pineapple and jalapeno margarita with celery salt rim and pineapple wedge with large pineapple in background
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Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 3-4 sprigs of fresh cilantro
  • Celery salt for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Muddle cilantro in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, pineapple juice, and ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a celery salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cilantro sprig and a wedge of pineapple.

7. Blueberry Basil Margarita

girl with purple nails holding blueberry margarita with basil.
Photo Credit: Envato Elements

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Handful of fresh blueberries
  • 3-4 fresh basil leaves

Recipe: Muddle blueberries and basil in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a skewered blueberry and basil leaf.

8. Blood Orange Margarita

blood orange margarita with tajin rim and dried orange wedge with various items in the background.
Photo Credit: Envato Elements

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 oz fresh blood orange juice
  • Splash of agave syrup
  • Salt and Tajin for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a salt and Tajin-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.

9. Cucumber Mint Margarita

two cucumber and lime margaritas with ice
Photo Credit: Envato Elements

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 slices of cucumber
  • 3-4 fresh mint leaves
  • Salt or celery salt for rimming (optional)

Recipe: Muddle cucumber slices and mint leaves in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice. Shake well and strain into a salt/celery salt-rimmed glass filled with ice. Garnish with a cucumber slice and a sprig of mint.

10. Blackberry Sage Margarita

blackberry margarita with basil and blackberries garnish
Photo Credit: Envato Elements

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
  • Handful of fresh blackberries
  • 3-4 fresh sage leaves

Recipe: Muddle blackberries and sage leaves in a shaker. Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a skewered blackberry and a sage leaf.

Leave a comment and let us know if you’ve tried any of these recipes and how they turned out! Any modification recommendations? We’d love to hear them.

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