From colorful and fruity margs to spicy twists on the classic, these margarita recipes will definitely delight a tequila-loving crowd.
27 Best Margarita Recipes to Get the Party Started
Updated Oct. 03, 2024
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Classic Lime Margarita
A classic margarita recipe doesn’t need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. This recipe calls for blanco tequila, which is the best tequila for margaritas, according to our Test Kitchen.
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Cadillac Margarita
While classic margaritas are made with silver (blanco) tequila and triple sec, this swanky upgrade calls for reposado tequila and Grand Marnier. Reposado tequila is aged in oak whiskey barrels for up to 12 months, and Grand Marnier is a more sophisticated orange-flavored liqueur than triple sec.
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Prickly Pear Margarita
With a pretty pink hue and mild sweet taste, prickly pear is one of the best margarita flavors you probably haven’t tried yet. If you’re serving a crowd, mix everything together in a drink pitcher and keep it in the refrigerator until it’s time to add ice and serve.
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Pineapple Margarita
Sweet and tangy pineapple is an MVP ingredient in tiki cocktails and also in this flavored margarita recipe, which looks gorgeous served in a highball or martini glass. To go full tiki, add a half ounce of spiced or dark rum.
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Spicy Margarita
The heat from muddled jalapeno adds just the right amount of spiciness to this refreshing cocktail. Instead of salt, we like to rim the cocktail glasses of these fiery margs with Tajin, a tart and slightly spicy Mexican seasoning mix made with dried ground chiles.
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Frozen Margaritas
Different occasions call for different margaritas, and there’s nothing like sipping on a sweet-tart frozen marg at a backyard cookout or summer pool party. These are the best blenders we’ve tested for making frozen cocktails.
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Blood Orange Margarita
For a bold red color and sweet citrus flavor, this blood orange cocktail is hard to beat. Blood oranges are less acidic than navel oranges, so they complement tangy lime juice perfectly.
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Mezcal Margarita
Smoky and rich mezcal is an agave-based Mexican spirit and one of the essential ingredients for a good margarita (tequila is actually a type of mezcal!). Some of the best margarita flavors are spicy, so infuse your mezcal with some heat by adding sliced jalapeno and letting it sit for about 15 minutes, then strain to remove the jalapeno.
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Cranberry Margarita
As far as fun margarita recipes go, this warming and ruby red cocktail is our favorite choice for holiday parties. Fresh sage and cranberries make an elegant garnish, or go with a sprig of fragrant rosemary.
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Peach Margarita
These peachy margaritas go wonderfully with fresh basil or mint; just add the leaves to the shaker while muddling the peach. To make a blended version, use frozen peaches (and a few berries, if you’d like).
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Pomegranate Margarita
Not only is pomegranate juice loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, but it also makes delicately tart cocktails. Add some extra zing by grating ginger into your shaker before shaking up the margarita.
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Skinny Margarita
This lightened-up margarita recipe has less sugar than the classic version because it calls for freshly squeezed orange juice instead of triple sec and a teaspoon of agave nectar as the sweetener. Use any type of juice in place of the orange juice; mango, passion fruit and pineapple work really well.
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Virgin Margarita
Nondrinkers shouldn’t have to miss out on the fun of a margarita. The key to this virgin margarita is freshly squeezed lime and lemon. Check out these tasty mocktail recipes for more nonalcoholic drink inspiration.
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Beer Margarita
Adding beer to your margaritas may sound unusual, but we promise the two drinks are a match made in cocktail heaven. Pick up sweet and sour mix at the grocery store or make your own sour mix at home. We recommend opting for a light beer that won’t overpower the lime flavors, like Modelo, Bud Light or Corona.
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Frozen Sriracha-Mango Margarita
Loaded with mango nectar and mango chunks, this frozen margarita is tropical and refreshing. The sweetness of the fruit helps offset the spiciness of the Sriracha, giving this mango margarita a unique and fun twist.
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Frozen Strawberry-Basil Margarita
Fresh, fruity and cool, this strawberry-basil margarita may be the perfect summer cocktail. To make them a little sweeter, add simple syrup, honey or agave syrup to the blender.
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Blue Curacao Margarita
This margarita uses Blue Curacao instead of Triple Sec for a fun spin on a classic cocktail. The vibrant blue drink will make you think you’re on the shores of a Caribbean island.For more tropical cocktails, check out these Tiki drink recipes!
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Frozen Ginger-Raspberry Margarita
Ginger and lime are a classic cocktail flavor combination, and we added raspberry for a surprising fruity twist. This cocktail is perfect for spring or summer parties.
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Watermelon Margarita
This frozen watermelon margarita is the perfect drink to serve at backyard summer barbecues. As you’re preparing it, use these tricks for how to cut a watermelon. And remember: When making frozen margaritas, you generally want to add less juice and more fruit or ice.
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Frozen Coconut Margarita
Take your cocktail to the tropics with this refreshing coconut margarita. It’s a smooth, tangy treat made with cream of coconut as well as lime.Love coconut? Try these pina colada-inspired recipes!
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Apple Cider Margarita
Apple cider isn’t just for swizzling with a cinnamon stick! This autumnal cocktail gets its warm spice notes from a simple apple cider syrup, made by simmering cider until it reduces. Cinnamon sugar-lined rims add a lovely festive touch.
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Frozen Cherry Margarita
With cherry juice and frozen pitted cherries, this margarita recipe is packed with sweet, tart flavors.
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Grapefruit Margarita
If you take our classic margarita recipe and swap the lime juice for an ounce of grapefruit juice, you’ve got yourself a grapefruit margarita! Add a drizzle of grenadine to create a beautiful sunset look.
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Frozen Lemon-Berry Margarita
Made with berries and lemonade concentrate, this frozen margarita recipe is a cool summer treat. Since the tequila is optional and there’s no Triple Sec, it can be a family-friendly beverage, too!
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Amaretto Margarita
This amaretto margarita adds a touch of Italian flair to the classic lime beverage. If you enjoy the taste of amaretto, try these other amaretto cocktails.
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Frozen Blueberry-Mint Margarita
This frozen blueberry-mint margarita is super easy to make—just add a cup of frozen blueberries and four fresh mint leaves to a classic lime margarita recipe and blend.
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Kumquat Margarita
If you’re looking for a unique margarita, then look no further than this kumquat margarita recipe. Kumquats are in season during the winter months, so use this drink to bring a bit of sunshine to a winter gathering.Originally Published: June 15, 2021
