Best Margarita Cocktails
If you love margaritas like I do, then you’ll love this list of our Best Margarita Cocktails. I have lots that I love; find one you love for National Margarita Day on February 22nd!
Margaritas are my favorite cocktail. My first experience was not love at first sip; that didn’t happen until I ventured to craft a batch at home and it made all the difference in the world! So here are our Best Margarita Cocktails; I know you will love them too!
Margaritas seem to me to be the quintessential warm weather cocktail. It always amazes me that National Margarita Day is February 22. Whoever decided that? I mean really, who? Maybe the people who head to Mexico during blizzard weather? OK, I could get onboard with that.
Before I start that movement to get this day allocated to a summer month, I thought the least I could do was share the Best Margaritas that I love. I’ve shared so many so when you see my push to make it a three day holiday you will get onboard with me, right?
I seriously believe I’ve got almost all fruits covered except blueberries. Why not a blueberry margarita? How can I consider this my all time list of the Best Margarita Cocktails and not include one of my favorite fruits? It might be the color; not sure about a blue margarita but still…time to get on that!
Not sure actually how that happened so I’ll add that to my summer calendar, something new to look forward to…and honestly I might have to make it today. Now that it’s on my mind and all. And drink it today too. 🙂
Have a margarita you love that’s not on my list? Yay, give me some ideas in the comments section!
In the meantime let me share the ones I love, always starting with what I consider the The BEST Fresh Margarita. It takes a bit of time to reach that perfection as this recipe includes steeping a mixture of lemon, lime, and orange juices (yes, not JUST lime juice!) with lemon, lime, and orange zest, and sugar for a couple of hours before finishing the cocktail. Trust me, it IS worth it. Not in the mood? OK, go for the quick and dirty version, but eventually you have to try the full recipe; it is amazing!
This is my all time favorite of the whole list of Best Fresh Margarita Cocktails; actually this is the margarita that changed margaritas for me. I hated them before I made my own and it’s as simple as one word. Reposado. Reposado is an aged tequila; and that aging makes all the difference. Not expensive, not top shelf, just the perfect cocktail mixer.
Oops make that two. Reposado and Orange Liqueur. The same holds true here; forget a cheap bottle of sugar water with artificial flavor called Triple Sec and find one that actually includes the essence of real oranges. Pricey Grand Marnier? Not necessary; I use Gran Gala Orange Liqueur from Italy. Great taste and at a very reasonable price.
I credit Cooks Illustrated Magazine for my margarita education. But that education really can hold true for every cocktail. Use good ingredients and fresh fruit and the difference will be remarkable. Don’t you DARE buy that premix stuff ever again…you will not be sorry!
Fresh Blackberry Margarita
This is a great combination of flavors; the tart fruit makes it a bit less sweet and the color is out of this world beautiful. I like pretty drinks, don’t you?
Prickly Pear Margarita
A long time pal has prickly pears on her property in Arizona; she sent some to me and the rest is history. I had heard Prickly Pear juice tasted like bubblegum and I get that might not be on your list to try but don’t let it stop you…this was absolutely amazing!
I was not prepared for how much we loved this drink; absolutely one of my favorite in the Best Margaritas list! It’s the only one of my Best Fresh Margarita Cocktails where I’ll have a caveat. I used a bottle of Prickly Pear juice…read my post for how the real deal was both a pain and did not work out!
Fresh Pineapple Margarita
Honestly this cocktail came about when I was at the market and looking for something I had yet to use in a margarita. Pineapple?!! Sure, and it’s delicious too!
Blackberry Serrano Margarita
Using any kind of hot pepper really adds a nice dimension to a margarita. Not too much mind you, we don’t want fire, just a bit of heat.
Casamigos Tequila Margarita
Made with Casamigos Tequila which was originally devised by George Clooney and pals. But don’t let that fool you…this is a truly quality product and the simplest of margaritas.
Strawberry and Basil Margarita
I discovered this combination at a tequila tasting…and have loved it ever since. It’s the best reason to grow fresh basil in the summer!
Blood Orange Margarita
I made this exceptional cocktail last year with no regrets. This is not just a pretty face; it is truly an outstanding cocktail.
Tequila Sunrise Margarita
It’s definitely unique; a fun combination of two cocktails and the result is both beautiful and delicious!
Raspberry Margarita Slushie
Meant to be a Popsicle; when I added too much tequila for it to freeze, I had to compromise…and a slushy it is!
Cranberry Sage Margarita
Unique and delicious and the perfect holiday cocktail.
Strawberry Margarita
I think right after the classic margarita in popularity must be the Strawberry Margarita. I do recall when I couldn’t stand those first forays into margarita drinking years ago but I could handle sipping a strawberry one. Still a favorite.
Margarita Watermelon
No, you read that right. This is not a watermelon margarita but watermelon infused with the flavors of margarita. This is for summer only when watermelons are at their best; it’s so delish!
More of Our Best Margaritas!
- Cherry Mint Margaritas
- Limoncello Margarita Cocktail
- Strawberry Lemonade Margarita
- Apricot Margarita
- Apple Cider Margarita Cocktail
- Orange Marmalade Margarita
- Pomegranate Margarita
- Pumpkin Spiced Margarita Cocktail
- Pomegranate Margarita
- Lemon Basil Margarita
- Maple Margarita
- Grapefruit and Raspberry Margarita
- Cara Cara Orange Margarita
- Grilled Peach Margarita with Jalapeno
- Jalapeno Margarita
Honestly not to beat a dead horse but how on earth did I miss those blueberries?
If you enjoy Mexican foods with your margaritas…I’ve got those too! Here are a couple of my favorites!
The Best Guacamole
OK, obviously not a margarita but you have to serve them with something right? Forget all the extravagant concoctions you might have seen; make your guacamole simple and let the avocado shine; put all the extras on the side. It’s truly the best!
Refried Bean and Beef Nachos
Also try making your own refried beans for this dish; the link to do that is in the post…nothing beats them!
Chile Relleno Casserole
My favorite Mexican dish served in a casserole that makes it easy for a crowd. I first had this at a Super Bowl not long after moving to Colorado…it was the beginning of my love for spicy peppers after a lifetime of avoiding the green bell variety!
I hope you can find something among all of these cocktails and foods that suit you…I’m thinking for me, I’m ready for the first one again and ALL the food, how about you?
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Very excited about this post! slope rider
Feel like trying every recipe and enjoy the unique margarita flavor!
Very excited about this post! I love the idea of a summer margarita day—I can support it! Your enthusiasm for making the perfect margarita is contagious. That blueberry margarita seems so creative that it hasn’t made the cut yet! Your cautious steeping procedure sounds like the perfect way to elevate the classic, so I’ll try it. Celebrate summer and margaritas! I’ll post cool versions if I think of them!