There are many fabled versions of the origin of the margarita, but according one school of thought, a Dallas social called Margarita Sames experimented with drinks for her guests at her Acapulco holiday house. After many failed attempts she combined tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice – and voila, the margarita was born.
We’ve rounded up our top 10 favourite margarita recipes, from sweet and fruity to hot and spicy spins on the classic original recipe.
1. Classic margarita recipe
The classic margarita is refreshing and super easy to make. Served on the rocks, this recipe with fresh ingredients is timeless.
2. Spicy margarita
Crafted with jalapeno-infused Patrón Silver and your choice of fresh blood orange, mango or beet puree, this drink will shake things up.
3. Tommy’s margarita
It’s all about savouring the agave nectar in this classic margarita cocktail recipe.
4. Non-alcoholic margarita
Made with two of Lyre’s newest products – Agave Blanco and Agave Reserva, the cocktail is designed to pay homage to the classic tequila taste, with no hangover.
5. Cointreau pina margarita
Get the party started with a tropical spin on this traditional cocktail.
6. Frozen watermelon margarita
Boozy, spicy and fruity – the perfection flavour combo!
7. Daisy margarita recipe
This cocktail’s name stems from one of the ‘fabled’ origins of the margarita. The word for margarita in Spanish is ‘Daisy’ and the colour is resemblant of her flowing summer dress.
8. Ruby grapefruit, pineapple and lime margarita mocktail
Show off your mixologist skills with this delightful mocktail – bottoms up!
9. Jelly Belly-inspired strawberry margarita recipe
A simply scrumptious strawberry margarita with a crushed Jelly Belly rim. Strictly for sweet tooths.
10. Margarita ice cream
Sweet and zesty, the liquor is in the easy DIY ice-cream, which is teamed with a frozen lime granita.
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