Get ready to raise your glasses because National Margarita Day is just around the corner! On Saturday, February 22nd, it’s time to shake up your favorite tequila-based cocktail and celebrate with friends. Whether you love a classic margarita or prefer a fruity twist, we’ve got three delicious recipes that will add a splash of fun to your festivities. Grab your limes, salt, and tequila—it’s margarita time!
Selecting the Right Tequila for Your Perfect Margarita
Choosing the right tequila is key to crafting the perfect margarita. Blanco (silver) tequila is the most commonly used and offers a crisp, pure agave flavor that blends well with citrus. Reposado tequila, aged in oak barrels for a few months, adds a smoother, slightly caramelized taste. For a richer, more complex margarita, you might opt for Añejo tequila, which is aged longer and has deeper, oaky notes. We recommend Comisario Tequilas which are 100% Pure Agave with no additives, ensuring the highest quality and best flavor in your drink.
The perfect margarita usually requires tequila and a citrus liqueur, for this ingredient we recommend the Merlet Trois Citrus. It will give your margarita the perfect kick of citrus that it needs!
Classic Margarita
There’s nothing like a traditional margarita to start the celebration. This timeless recipe is simple yet perfect.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Merlet Trois Citrus
- Salt for the rim
- Ice
Instructions:
- Rim your glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it into salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with ice.
- Shake well and strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy!
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita
If you like a little heat with your drink, this spicy margarita will bring the fire.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Merlet Trois Citrus
- ½ oz agave syrup
- 2-3 jalapeño slices
- Salt or Tajín for the rim
- Ice
Instructions:
- Rim your glass with salt or Tajín.
- Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker with lime juice and agave syrup.
- Add tequila, citrus liqueur, and ice, then shake well.
- Strain into your glass over ice and garnish with a jalapeño slice.
Strawberry Basil Margarita
This refreshing twist brings together sweet strawberries and fragrant basil for a unique take on the classic.
Ingredients:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 1 oz Merlet Trois Citrus
- ½ oz simple syrup
- 3-4 fresh strawberries
- 2-3 fresh basil leaves
- Ice
Instructions:
- Muddle strawberries and basil in a shaker.
- Add tequila, lime juice, citrus liqueur, and simple syrup.
- Shake well with ice and strain into a glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a basil leaf and a sliced strawberry.
National Margarita Day is the perfect excuse to gather your friends, mix up some delicious drinks, and toast to good times. Whether you stick to the classic or venture into bold, new flavors, there’s a margarita for everyone. So, grab your shaker and celebrate responsibly—cheers to National Margarita Day! 🍹
