If you enjoy tequila, today may just be your favorite day of the year! Today is National Margarita Day. While this annual “holiday” comes but once a year, it’s celebrated annually on February 22nd, just a few days after the popular National Drink Wine Day holiday.
While there is some debate about who actually “invented” the drink, there is no doubt that Americans love their margaritas. Whether you prefer the frozen variety or old-fashioned on the rocks variety, margaritas are one of America’s most popular drinks.
In honor of the holiday, many establishments around the country are serving up margaritas at reduced prices. Be sure to check them out! And if you can't make it to any of the hot spots this year, check out these fierce margarita recipes listed below!
Amazing Margarita Recipes
- The Original Perfect Margarita – This recipe calls for triple sec, lime juice, lime slice, kosher salt, ice and tequila.
- Jimmy Buffett’s Perfect Margarita – If anyone knows how to whip up a great ‘rita, its Jimmy Buffett!
- Emeril’s Fresh and Fierce Margarita – This 5-star cocktail from Emeril Lagasse calls for lime, lemon and pineapple juice, sugar, coarse salt, ice, orange-flavored liqueur and 100 percent agave tequila.
- Beer Margarita Recipe – Yep, this drink includes 12 ounces of your favorite beer! Sweet!
- Redneck Margarita - This recipe calls for 3 ingredients - Triple sec, margarita mix and Jack Daniels.
- Chocolate Margarita – Besides its 5-star rating, it’s loaded with chocolate too. Nuff said!
- Margarita Mousse – This pretty cocktail calls for sugar, unflavored gelatin, lemon and lime juice, tequila, triple sec, egg yolks, lime zest and whipping cream. You can also make this alcohol-free by substituting orange juice and limeade concentrate for the tequila and triple sec.
- Slushy Blended Margarita – This icy-cold cocktail calls for frozen limeade concentrate, agave tequila, orange liqueur and ice.
- Frozen Margarita - You'll need white tequila, triple sec, lime and lime juice, coarse salt and crushed ice.
- Apple Pie Margarita - This drink calls for white tequila, apple juice, sweet and sour mix and Sour Apple Pucker schnapps.
- Avocado Margarita Recipe - You'll need blanco tequila, triple sec, limeade concentrate, ice and an avocado for this one.
- Sandia Margarita – This recipe, from Guy Fieri, calls for blanco tequila, triple sec, watermelon juice and watermelon balls.
- Pink Grapefruit Margarita – This 5-star cocktail is from the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten.
- Cranberry Margarita – You’ll need tequila, triple sec, margarita mix, ice and cranberry juice for this pretty drink.
- Ruby Red Grapefruit Margarita – This cocktail, from Emeril Lagasse, looks amazing! You’ll need a ruby red grapefruit, tequila, ruby red vodka, simple syrup, grapefruit and lime juice and ice.
- Frozen Tangerine Margaritas – This 5-star recipe, from Bobby Flay, includes tequila, freshly squeezed tangerine and lime juice and orange liqueur.
- Acai Margarita – Besides its lovely color, this super-simple cocktail, from Sandra Lee , calls for acai berry juice, margarita mix and tequila.
- Pomegranate Margarita – This 5-star recipe is far too pretty too drink! Perfect for the holidays too!
- Bloody Margarita - This drink calls for tequila, orange and lime juice and orange liqueur.
- Blue Margarita – From red to blue, this recipe calls for blanco tequila, blue Curacao, orange liqueur and lime juice.
- Red Chile Guava Margarita – You’ll need Chile-Infused Tequila, triple sec, guava nectar, orange and lime juice and lime wedges for this one.
- Jeffrey’s Spicy Margarita – Spice things up a bit with this 5-star recipe from Jeffrey Saad.
- Blood Orange Jalapeno Margarita – This cocktail calls for blood oranges, one jalapeno and Silver tequila.
- Smoky Margarita – A bit of mezcal adds some smoke to this 5-star cocktail recipe.
- Low Calorie Margarita – This low-cal recipe calls for Crystal Light lemon-lime drink mix, lime, tequila, Grand Marnier and Presidente Mexican Brandy.
Cheers!
As always – please drink responsibly.
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