Whether you're mixing up a batch of margaritas for Cinco de Mayo or just to enjoy now that the temperature is warming up a little (depending on where you are!), it's no secret that margaritas are a beloved classic. Frozen or on the rocks, we love a margarita on a warm, sunny day outside, maybe spending time with friends at the lake or beach.
From a classic lime margarita (you can never go wrong) to seasonal variations that make the most of fresh, fruity flavors like grapefruit, pomegranate, and blueberry, we've rounded up a list of our best margarita recipes. Mix up a batch (and don't be afraid to be creative with your salt rims) to instantly upgrade any dinner party, social gathering, or random Thursday evening.
Margaritas are truly year-round cocktails. We love them when warmer weather rolls around, of course, but there's no wrong time to have one. With Cinco de Mayo at the beginning of May, it kind of kicks off that late-spring, almost-summer season. So get out the blender and grab a bundle of limes so you can enjoy a frosty marg on May 5!
Locomotive Margarita
Give this easy sipper a try—it's the drink country star Miranda Lambert likes to make when guests drop by. “Getting the opportunity to make someone a drink is a wonderful thing, because it gives me a chance to get to know them, to hear about their life and what makes them happy,” says Lambert. “Songwriters are only as good as the people they meet and the stories they hear.”
Get the recipe for Locomotive Margarita.
Pink Grapefruit Margaritas
Toast like a Texan with Pink Grapefruit Margaritas. These margaritas are the perfect thing to make when winter citrus is in season. If you like a little bit of spice with your margs, you'll love these. Instead of regular salt, they have a chili-lime salt on the rim.
Get the recipe for Pink Grapefruit Margaritas.
Blood Orange Margarita
We’re seeing more and more blood orange margaritas as fixed options on menus lately. If you’d like to try your hand at making them yourself, this recipe couldn't be easier to make! They start with blood orange soda, which means you can enjoy them all year long, even when blood oranges aren't in season.
Get the recipe for Blood Orange Margarita.
Low-Sugar Margaritas
Margaritas don't have to be a guilty pleasure. If you're watching calories, try this twist on the cocktail that leaves out sugary triple sec, saving you a decent amount of calories per drink. This marg gets its flavor from fresh lime juice, agave syrup, orange zest, and fresh mint.
Get the recipe for Low-Sugar Margaritas.
Rancharita Cocktail
Make a big batch of this perfect party drink and put it in your nicest pitcher, so guests are greeted with a drink as they arrive, and have easy access to self-serve refills. The ratio—two parts tequila to one part each Cointreau, blood orange juice, and lime juice—is easy to scale.
Get the recipe for Rancharita Cocktail.
Hibiscus-Lime Cocktail
The beautiful red color of this cocktail comes from dried hibiscus flowers. The flowers’ cranberry-like tart flavor pairs well with agave and tequila. You can buy dried hibiscus flowers in Latin markets or online. Four to six hibiscus tea bags will also work in place of the flowers. This drink is particularly good during the warmer months!
Get the recipe for Hibiscus-Lime Cocktail.
