85 Creative Margarita Recipes You Should Be Making on National Margarita Day

Parade,Krista Marshall

February 22, 2023 at 6:31 AM·14 min read

Whether frozen or on the rocks, nothing beats a well-made marg.

National Margarita Day is almost here! February 22, to be exact, so it's time to start planning a fun night by embracing this holiday—and deciding on all the best margarita recipes you will be making and sipping (responsibly, of course)!

Enjoyed by millions every day, the humble margarita has become one of the most popular cocktails in the nation. Can you believe this cocktail even has its own holiday? Tequila fans have come up with tons of unique takes on margaritas, but every day is a good day for margs if you ask us—not just Margarita Day.

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History of the Margarita

Simply superb, the very popular margarita was originally thought to be a twist on a Sidecar cocktail. Tequila replaced the brandy, lime juice stood in for lemon, and a salt rim finished the cocktail instead of a sugar one.

In another version, in 1948, Dallas socialite Margaret Sames invited friends from Dallas to visit her in Acapulco, Mexico. While preparing for her visitors, Margaret began experimenting with a tequila cocktail to serve poolside. Having tried and enjoyed Cointreau, she decided to pair the two. Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice and a salted rim: the margarita was born. One famous party guest, hotelier Nicky Hilton, went on to feature the margarita at his Acapulco Hilton, popularizing the drink.

Thus the mighty margarita began a reign of its own, with many varieties being just as popular as the original! You can enjoy frozen margaritas, margaritas made into martinis, hot, spicy and even sweet margs.

Should You Try Creative or Classic Margarita Recipes?

When you head to any Mexican restaurant these days you're likely to find a fantastic margarita menu full of various options. But you don't have to wait until you're at a restaurant to try some of the best flavor combinations.

Here is your challenge: There are a bunch of different, fantastic margarita recipes in this collection that are all worth a try. By simply swapping out your tired old margarita mix for fresh fruit, you can create a new margarita for every season: melons in the summer, citrus in the winter, and don’t forget about cranberries for Thanksgiving, or even chocolate for Valentine’s Day. The possibilities are endless. Stock your pantry with a few tequila bottles and begin experimenting. Trust us, it’s time well spent—you never know which one will be your new favorite. If you've never tried a spicy one—they are a joy to your taste buds!