Spice up your celebrations with these margarita recipes
Cinco de Mayo is a time to celebrate Mexican heritage and pride. What better way to celebrate than with a refreshing margarita? Margaritas are the quintessential cocktail of the holiday, and there are so many variations to choose from.
The origins of the margarita are somewhat disputed, but most stories agree that it was first created in Mexico. One popular theory is that it was invented in the late 1930s or early 1940s by a Tijuana bartender named Carlos “Danny” Herrera, who created the drink for a customer who couldn’t tolerate any hard liquor except tequila. Another theory suggests that the margarita was invented by socialite Margarita Sames in the late 1940s at her vacation home in Acapulco. Regardless of its exact origins, the margarita has become one of the most popular cocktails in the world, and is widely associated with Mexican culture and celebrations like Cinco de Mayo. Its popularity is due in part to its refreshing taste, versatility (it can be made in a variety of flavors), and the fact that it’s relatively easy to make.
To make your Cinco de Mayo celebration truly special, we’ve compiled five different margarita recipes for you to try.
Classic Margarita
The classic margarita is a timeless favorite that never disappoints. It’s simple to make and always delicious.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. triple sec Salt, for rimming the glass Lime wedges, for garnishMethod:
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip the rim in salt. Combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Watermelon Margarita
Nothing says summer quite like watermelon, and this margarita is the perfect way to incorporate the fruit into your Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. watermelon juice 1/2 oz. agave nectar Watermelon slice, for garnishMethod:
Combine tequila, lime juice, watermelon juice, and agave nectar in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a watermelon slice.
Spicy Margarita
If you like a little kick to your cocktails, this spicy margarita is for you. The jalapeño adds just the right amount of heat to balance out the sweetness of the drink.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila 1 oz. lime juice 1/2 oz. triple sec 1/2 oz. agave nectar 1-2 slices of jalapeño Salt, for rimming the glass Lime wedges, for garnishMethod:
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip the rim in salt. Muddle jalapeño slices in a shaker. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave nectar, and ice to the shaker. Shake well and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Pineapple Margarita
Pineapple adds a tropical twist to the classic margarita, and the result is a refreshing and fruity cocktail that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. pineapple juice 1/2 oz. triple sec Pineapple wedge, for garnishMethod:
Combine tequila, lime juice, pineapple juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Strawberry Margarita
Strawberry margaritas are always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe is easy to make and tastes like summer in a glass.
Ingredients:
2 oz. tequila 1 oz. lime juice 1 oz. strawberry puree 1/2 oz. triple sec Strawberries, for garnishMethod:
Combine tequila, lime juice, strawberry puree, and triple sec in a shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a glass filled
