8 Drinks You Need To Make This Weekend For National Margarita Day.
National Margarita Day is the right time to revisit the classic and explore a few variations. This roundup covers eight Margaritas built with structure and balance, from traditional builds to seasonal adjustments. Whether you prefer it classic, spicy, or fruit-forward, these are worth making this weekend.
Cheers y’all!
Habañero x Paloma x Margarita = ?
Introducing a fiery twist on two classic cocktails, the Paloma and the Spicy Margarita. This original recipe combines the refreshing citrus notes of a Paloma with the heat of a Spicy Margarita to create a unique drink for your summer cocktail arsenal. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and spicy, making it the ideal choice for those who enjoy a bit of a kick in their cocktail.
Cheers y’all.
ingredients:
1½ oz | 45 ml Tequila
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Lime Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Grapefruit Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Aperol
½ oz | 15 ml Agave Nectar
¼ oz | 7.5 ml Olive Brine
2 Dashes Habanero Tincture
Garnish: Grapefruit Wedge + Habanero
instructions:
Shake, pour over crushed ice. Garnish with grapefruit wedge + habeñero.
February calls for citrus with structure. This Margarita variation keeps the format classic with added heat and depth from habanero tequila and bitters. Built for winter into early spring when you want brightness with a little edge.
ingredients:
1½ oz | 45 ml Tanteo Habanero Tequila
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Lime Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Agave Syrup
1 pinch Sea Salt
8 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
8 Cara Cara Orange Slices
Cara Cara Orange Slice (garnish)
instructions:
Muddle 6-7 Cara Cara Orange slices then add tequila, agave, lime and salt in a shaking tin with ice. Shake and double strain into a rocks glass with crushed ice. Top with bitters. Garnish with orange slice. Serve and enjoy!
I hear February 22 is #NationalSpicyMargaritaDay, so here’s a recipe to celebrate!
ingredients:
1½ oz | 45 ml Tequila
1 oz | 30 ml Lime Juice
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Agave Syrup
1½ oz | 45 ml Aperol
1 Pinch Smoked Salt
Chili Threads (Garnish)
Dehydrated Lime Wheel (Garnish)
instructions:
Combine tequila, agave, lime and salt in a shaking tin with ice. Shake and double strain into a rocks glass with crushed ice. Top with aperitif. Garnish with a lime wheel + chili threads. Serve and enjoy!
Let’s make the easiest Margarita you’ll ever make.
Cheers y’all!
ingredients:
2 oz | 60 ml Tequila
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Agave Nectar
1 oz | 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice
Salt
Lime Wheels)
instructions:
Combine all ingredients except wine in a shaking tin with ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Pour and strain over rocks glass filled with pebble ice. Garnish with lime wheel. Serve and enjoy!
Jumping on the pickle margarita bandwagon… c’mon in, we’ve got room 🥒
Yeah I know it’s been done but had to try it for myself. In theory it works right? You put a salt (brine) and lime (acid) in your margaritas right? So why not add pickle juice which adds those elements as well. I used a spicy pickle brine here and it was incredible.
Cheers y’all.
ingredients:
2 oz | 60 ml High Proof Tequila
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Lime Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Spicy Pickle Juice
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Agave Syrup
Pickle + Arbol Chili (Garnish)
instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaking tin (except garnish). Shake with ice and strain over pebble or crushed ice. Garnish with pickle + pepper.
Let’s put those watermelon rinds to good use.
You probably saw this on an earlier reel (see linked Reel) but I don’t think I ever showed y’all how to make it. Did you know you can eat watermelon rinds? If they’re pickled, they’re amazing in salads, as a snack and in this case, as a margarita. Sustainability is the name of the game folks. You’re going to love this recipe.
ingredients:
1½ oz | 45 ml PATRÓN Cristalino
½ oz | 15 ml Lime Juice
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Watermelon Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Watermelon Pickle Brine
½ oz | 15 ml Agave Syrup
Pickled Watermelon Ribbon (Garnish)
Watermelon Cube (Garnish)
instructions:
Add all ingredients to a shaking tin (except garnish). Shake with ice and strain over pebble or crushed ice. Garnish with pickled watermelon ribbon and a fresh cube.
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PICKLED WATERMELON RIND (WITH BRINE)
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1500g Watermelon Rind (outer skin removed)
400g White Vinegar
250g Water
100g White Sugar
37.5g Kosher Salt
2 Sprigs Fresh Dill
5 Peppercorns
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Prepare watermelon rinds by peeling outer skin of watermelon and harvesting only the white crunchy parts of the watermelon. Cut into desired sizes and set inside quart sized mason jars with peppercorns, bay leaf and dill sprigs. In a sauce pan, combine all other ingredients over low/medium heat until salt and sugar are dissolved. While still warm, pour over the watermelon rinds and secure the lids. Store on the counter upside down for 24 hours then transfer to the refrigerator right side up.
A cocktail worthy to celebrate National Rosa Tequila Day.
Together with my friends at @calirosa, I’ve created a recipe which highlights Calirosa - a tequila aged for 30 days in red wine barrels which gives it its unique pink hue along with adding notes of strawberry, honey and oak. This recipe is meant to be enjoyed with friends and its a perfect drink to bust out at your next pool party.
Cheers y’all!
ingredients:
1½ oz | 45 ml Rosa Blanco Tequila
½ oz | 15 ml Cranberry Juice
¼ oz | 7.5 ml Fresh Lime Juice
1½ oz | 45 ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Triple Sec
¼ oz | 7.5 ml Agave Syrup
Garnish: Lime Wheel + Edible Flower
instructions:
Combine all ingredients except garnish into a shaking tin with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube, garnish with a lime wheel and a pink edible petal.
Why are you picking all the green strawberries?” - my wife
#ad21+ Together with my friends at @codigo1530, I made a crushable margarita riff made using pickled strawberry brine, WITH ingredients as fresh as the tequila itself.
During strawberry season last year, I was lucky enough to pick some beautiful green (unripe) strawberries from a local farm here in Charleston. I’ve seen local chefs utilize these in salads and savory dishes but my mind immediately went to how I could use it in a cocktail recipe. Green strawberries bring acid, vegetal brightness, and subtle tannin that will play really well with the vegetal, bright notes in Codigo 1530 Blanco.
This one is a must-try, cheers y’all.
ingredients:
2 oz | 60 ml Codigo 1530 Tequila Blanco
½ oz | 15 ml Lime Juice
½ oz | 15 ml Pickled Strawberry Brine
¾ oz | 22.5 ml Agave Syrup
1 Strawberry (quartered)
Lime Wheel + Fresh Strawberry (Garnish)
instructions:
Rinse and hull the green strawberries. Halve larger ones so the brine penetrates evenly. In a small saucepan, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring until fully dissolved. Remove from heat. Add peppercorns, bay leaf, and lime peel to a clean jar with the strawberries. Pour the hot brine over the fruit, ensuring everything is fully submerged. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using. Flavor develops best after 48 hours. Store refrigerated for up to 1 year.
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