Searching for a few delicious Margarita recipes to spice up your summer? You’ve reached the right place.
This past year has been a whirlwind; with the pandemic and everything going down, our lives have been anything but normal. With the lockdown, travel restriction, fear of the virus, and uncertainty, life was nothing short of a dystopian novel plot. However, now that the vaccination process is going on, and we are slowly getting back some semblance of normalcy, we are filled with relief and renewed energy.
And what better way to celebrate this relief other than throwing a summer party! Just invite over some friends and make up for the doomed summer of last year. To make your summer celebration more refreshing we have come up with some stellar margarita recipes, give these a try!
7 Margarita Recipes You Should Try:
1. Moscato Margarita
The Moscato and strawberry of this cocktail go well with the summer vibe. And this chilling drink might be the thing you want for the summer.
Serving- 4
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup fine sugar
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup Moscato
- 1 cup tequila
- 1 cup triple sec
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 4-6 lime wedges
Process
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- Blend strawberry, Moscato, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and ice. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Prepare the glasses by dipping in the sugar and rimming them with lime wedges. Put some ice in the glasses and pour the mixture.
2. Mistletoe Margarita
With the bright red festive vibe from the cranberry, Mistletoe Margarita can also be a Christmas or even a thanksgiving margarita.
Serving- 8
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup cranberry (whole)
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 ½ cup silver tequila
- 1 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup fine sugar
Process
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- Combine cranberries with some lime juice and then drain the lime juice
- Mix 2 tablespoon of fine sugar with the cranberry and leave them to dry
- Mix cranberry juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and blend them until smooth
- Prepare glasses with lime wedges, and salt- sugar mixture
- Fill the glasses with some ice cubes and pour in your drink.
3. Cottontail Margarita
This is one of my favorite margarita recipes. It’s a soothing drink with tropical coconut will give you an exotic taste. And don’t forget the marshmallow which just adds to the appeal.
Serving- 4
Ingredients
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- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 ½ cup tequila
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup pineapple juice
- 2 cups sweetened coconut (shredded)
- 1/4 cup marshmallow
- Crushed ice
Process
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- Combine coconut milk, tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, lime juice in a pitcher and stir well
- Prepare the glass with marshmallow fluff and shredded coconut
- Add ice in the glasses and pour in the drink
4. Blue Crush Margarita
The electric blue hue of Blue Crush Margarita is going to be a stunner in your cocktail bar.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup blue Curacao
- 2/3 cup tequila
- 2/3 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 4 limes
- 4 cups of ice
- 2 cans seltzer
- Sugar and kosher salt
Process
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- Combine Curacao, tequila, triple sec, lime juice in a pitcher and mix it well
- Wet the rim of the glasses with a lime wedge and dip them in a salt and sugar mixture.
- Pour the drink, top it with ice and seltzer
5. Blueberry Lemonade Margarita
Blueberry Lemonade Margarita is a must-have for blueberry lovers. Apart from making the syrup, the whole process is simple and short.
Serving- 4
Ingredients
For the Syrup
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- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- Lime zest of half a lime
For the Drink
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- 1 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1 cup lemonade
- Lemon wedges
- Ice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
Process
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- In a saucepan combine water and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves while keeping the heat medium. Add blueberries and lime zest. Let it boil for some time and then reduce the heat. Let it simmer until the blueberries soften and burst.
- Turn off the heat and let the mixture cool. After 10 minutes, strain and pour the mixture into a jar.
- Combine tequila, lemonade, and triple sec in a pitcher and stir it well.
- Prepare the glasses with a lemon wedge, salt, and sugar mixture.
- Fill the glasses with ice, pour in the drink, and top it with the blueberry syrup.
6. Watermelon Margarita
While this watermelon margarita might be a little too thick for a drink with a smoothie-like consistency, this drink is worth a try on a hot sultry summer day. This slushy recipe requires you to freeze some watermelon the night before you make it.
Serving- 4
Ingredients
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- 4 cups watermelon (cubed)
- 1/2 cup tequila
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- Watermelon slices and lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons Kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Process
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- Freeze the watermelon for at least 2 hours, so they get hardened
- Blend frozen watermelon, tequila, triple sec, lime juice and make a smooth concoction.
- Mix sugar and kosher salt on a plate wet the rim of the glasses with lime wedges and dip it in the mixture. Pour in the mixture.
7. Sour Apple Margarita
Apples are often overlooked as a citrus agent in drinks. But this drink will change your mind for sure.
Serving- 4
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup fine sugar
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 3/4 cup sour apple (liquor)
- 1/4 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- Lime wedges and apple slice
Process
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- Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher, stir it well
- Prepare the glasses with sugar, lime wedges, and apple slices. Put some ice cubes and pour your drink.
The Bottom Line
While margarita requires only three ingredients- tequila, triple sec, and lime juice, there is a myriad of ways that you can add a little spin to this classic cocktail. Add some summer flavors by pairing the drinks with fresh seasonal fruits. If you want a little texture in your drinks, you can substitute the fine sugar with granulated or coarse sugar. However, remember not to use powdered sugar, as they are mixed with starch you might end up with cornstarch in your margarita! I hope you’ll enjoy these margarita recipes!
Fallon Chan is a food and lifestyle photographer and blogger.
