15 Best Margarita Recipes to Shake Up Your Cocktail Routine
Because it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!
Out of all the best and most classic cocktail recipes, there's one that Ree Drummond has made over and over again: margaritas! The Pioneer Woman has re-imagined the classic margarita in so many ways. She even has her very own Marg-a-Ree-ta (made with cilantro, cucumber, and mint) on the menu of her restaurant, P-Town Pizza. And if it's good enough to put her name on it, you know it’s good enough to try for yourself!
Looking to make margaritas at home? You're in luck! Here, you'll find Ree’s best margarita recipes and so much more. For a classic margarita, all you need are a few simple ingredients: lime, triple sec, and the best tequila for margaritas. You can also add a sweetener, like agave, and salt on the rim of your glass. The result: a sweet-and-sour drink with a hint of saltiness. They’re perfect for a summer backyard cookout or fiesta night any time of year.
In Spanish, margarita means "daisy," which may refer to its origin as a twist on the classic daisy cocktail (consisting of spirits, citrus, orange liqueur, and soda). However, the history of this tequila drink is often debated. These days, margaritas come in all shapes and sizes. You can find them frozen, sparkling, spicy, or fruity. Pick your favorite to shake up right now. After all, it's five o'clock somewhere!
Classic Margarita
Nothing beats the original! But if you want to turn this drink into a slushy beverage, just add extra ice and blend in a blender until smooth.
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Freezer Door Margaritas
If you're hosting a gathering or just want margaritas on demand, this recipe is for you. You just mix everything up in a glass bottle and keep it stored on your freezer door. Then when you’re ready to sip, just give the bottle a good shake.
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Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
If you're not afraid of a bit of spice, then this jalapeño margarita will be a great way to kick things up! The key is to allow the jalapeño to infuse in the tequila for 24 hours.
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Watermelon Margarita
Summer's favorite drink just got even more summery! This fruity, pink marg is made with fresh watermelon and it even has a sliced watermelon wedge for garnish. It's so refreshing!
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Marg-a-Ree-ta
Ree gives her margaritas a burst of freshness thanks to cilantro, mint, and cucumber slices. It might just be the most refreshing cocktail around.
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Strawberry Margarita
This recipe uses strawberries two ways: fresh strawberries are blended and combined with tequila and triple sec, while freeze-dried strawberries are used to garnish the rim!
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Sparkling Margarita
This bubbly twist on margaritas would be perfect for Valentine's Day, anniversaries, or any special occasions. You can use champagne or a less expensive sparkling wine.
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Cadillac Margarita
This margarita recipe uses top-shelf ingredients, so it deserves a top-shelf margarita glass to match! The festive cup is great for decorating with salt, lime rounds, or even mandarin slices.
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Apple Cider Margarita
Get a taste of fall in the best way possible! Put seasonal apple cider to work with a bit of orange liqueur and citrus juice. Add a good splash of soda water for some fizz, and you’ll have a perfect drink that’s not overly sweet.
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Cranberry Margarita
Cranberry juice is easy to find any time of year, but this twist feels particularly seasonal for fall and winter. The tart cranberry and lime juices are balanced by some honey syrup.
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Pomegranate Margarita
Pomegranate juice has a fruity, tangy flavor (similar to cranberry juice) that pairs perfectly with citrus-y lime. Plus, it gives this drink a pop of color.
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Christmas Margarita
Speaking of holiday margarita ideas, ‘tis the season for a kiss of coconut! These snowy white margaritas get their color and flavor from cream of coconut. A splash of orange liqueur and lime juice make sure it’s not too sweet.
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Prickly Pear Margaritas
Not only does prickly pear syrup give this drink it's pretty magenta color, but it also adds a hint of sweetness and refreshing flavor.
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Mango Margarita
Ree loves this margarita for two reasons: "It's very, very flavorful and very, very, very, very, very, very easy to whip up." Not to mention she swaps the salted rim for a lime-spiked sugar rim that's so delicious.
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Blackberry Margarita
Ree made these fruity berry margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, but you can make them any time of year. The frozen drink would be especially delicious at a backyard cookout.
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