Margarita Recipes: Fruity and Seasonal All Year Long
We LOVE margaritas and it’s hard to pass up a margarita. From the classic to more contemporary and fruity versions, we’re always open to trying new drinks. One might think of margaritas as a Summer drink, but we definitely don’t agree. Our margarita recipes are for all year long and can always find an occasion to enjoy sipping on these!
Best Margarita Recipes for One, Two or Many!
Some of our margarita recipes are great solo or for a party. Which one to make for a party? Well, you should make different ones and test your favorite. We have lots to choose from!
Classic Margarita w/ fresh Lime & Bitters
Everyone should have a classic margarita recipe in their repertoire. Consider this one a winner because we use fresh lime juice and a touch of bitters to give an extra layer of flavor.
Classic Margarita Recipe
Pitcher Pineapple Margaritas
When it comes to a party, it's easier to make a pitcher drink that can serve a crowd. Our pineapple margaritas are always a hit and it's so good that you might need to have 2-3 pitchers made!
Pitcher Pineapple Margarita Recipe
Blood Orange Margarita with Bitters
When blood oranges are in season, this IS the IT margarita. The refreshing and flavorful juices of blood oranges take this margarita to the next level.
Blood Orange Margarita Recipe
Guava Margarita
We were at a bar that served a guava cocktail and we were floored at how delicious guava drinks could be. So we headed home and made this guava margarita and never looked back.
Guava Margarita Recipe
Meyer Lemon Margarita
In winter when our meyer lemons are exploding on the tree, we call it the margarita tree. Yup, with all the meyer lemons the only way to catch up with all the fruit is to make margaritas.
Meyer Lemon Margarita Recipe
Kiwi Margarita – Muddled & Magical
Kiwi's are so delicious when they are ripe and ready for drinking. From the traditional green kiwi's to the golden variety, there's always a reason to make margaritas out of them.
Kiwi Margaritas
Pomegranate margarita
Fall is always a fantastic time to use up all the seasonally delicious pomegranates. Pomegranate margaritas are perfect as a holiday drink.
Pomegranate Margarita Recipe
Blended Peach Margarita Recipe
When life gives you an abundance of peaches and you end up freezing them, then it's time to make frozen peach margaritas! Sip these by the pool to make Summer even more amazing.
Frozen Peach Margaritas
Inside-a-Watermelon Margaritas
Here's a fun conversation piece: make a batch of party margaritas directly inside the watermelon! It's like a slushie because you'll have chunks of refreshing watermelon to chew on at the same time.
Inside-A-Watermelon margarita
Chili Margarita Recipe
We love it when the salt is spicy. So here's a fun version of a margarita with a chili salted rim. It's salty, spicy and perfect.
Chili Salt Margarita
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Party Appetizers to Pair with Margarita Recipes
The best part of drinking margaritas is the food you pair it with. We never just drink. We have to eat and drink, so having food or appetizer friendly snacks is always part of the party. Here’s some of our favorite appetizer recipes to pair with these refreshing cocktails:
- They are great with chicken wings! check out all our chicken wing recipes here. Our crispy asian sweet chili chicken wings are especially delicious.
- You should always have a great party dip when serving margaritas. We have a big collection of chips and dips recipes to pair with cocktails.
Classic Margarita w/ fresh Lime & Bitters
Note how the cocktail smells before you shake it. Soon you'll recognize the scent of a well made margarita and will be able to make up a batch of them just by scent. Taste will vary a lot depending on the orange liqueur you use (triple sec, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, etc.) and on the acidity & flavorfulness of your limes. Adjust to your liking. If you aren't sure, we suggest doing a shake with no simple syrup, tasting it, then adding some simple syrup to your preference.If you don't have any orange bitters, don't worry it will still be delicious. Or if you have the orange bitters but no orange liqueur, increase the simple syrup a little and add a few more dashes of the orange bitters.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces (45 ml) Tequila we prefer Resposada or Anejo for this cocktail
- 1 ounce (30 ml) Orange Liqueur , or to taste *see headnote
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 ounce (15 ml) Simple Syrup , or to taste *see headnote
- a few dashes Orange Bitters , optional
- flaky salt for the rim (optional)
Instructions
- For a Salted Rim: Rub the rim of an old fashioned glass (or whatever glass you prefer) with an edge of a lime slice. Swirl the rim through a small pile of flaky salt to salt the rim. Add ice into the glass.
- Combine 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) tequila, 1 ounce (30ml) orange liqueur, 1 ounce (30ml) lime juice, 1/2 ounce (15ml) simple syrup, and bitters in an ice filled shaker.
- Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, making sure the margarita is nice and chilled. The shaking also helps lightly dilute the cocktail to a proper portion.
- Strain into the prepared glass. Serve or drink immediately and with leisure.
Notes
Note 1: Simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of sugar and water. We’ll usually do one cup (240ml) sugar dissolved in one cup (240ml) of water. This can always be modified for preferred taste and experimentation, but this is a good starting point.
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Nutrition Information per Serving
Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 18mg, Potassium: 68mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 21IU, Vitamin C: 13mg, Calcium: 10mg, Iron: 1mg
More Cocktail Recipes
Beyond margaritas, we have more cocktail recipes to enjoy. These all vary with different types of spirits. From gin, whiskey, Bourbon, vodka or mezcal our collection is pretty diverse. So there’s something for everyone.
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