It’s National Margarita Day: Here Are 7 Of The Best Cocktails To Drink
Friday will mark one of the best Happy Hour celebrations around town because it is National Margarita Day. The popular lime and tequila libation will be consumed at various bars and restaurants rimmed with salt, or without, or by the pitcher. This well-liked concoction is a crowd pleaser, for pure agave is low in sugar and has no carbohydrates making it a guilt-free cocktail. There are many reasons to love margaritas, and we have listed 7. How else can you explain a harmonious balance of sweet and sour with just the right amount of tequila! Below is a curated list of tequila- based fusions to honor National Margarita Day. To stir things up, add Mezcal instead of tequila to the cocktail, which involves a combination of agave plants and features a smoky, botanical savor.
La Chorreda
Created by Ricardo Aguilar
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Corralejo Reposado
- .5oz Chareau
- .5oz Blood Orange
- .5oz Sour mix
- Splash of Club Soda
- 1 Serrano Peppers
Method:
Combine Corralejo Reposado, Chareau, Blood Orange and Sour mix in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously, and then strain mixture into margarita glass. Garnish with Serrano Pepper.
Lacoberry Rita
Created by Mario Urtecho
Ingredients:
- 2 oz Corralejo Reposado
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 4 fresh blackberries
Method:
Combine Corralejo Reposado, pineapple juice, lime juice, Cointreau and agave nectar in cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, and then strain into margarita glass. Garnish with blackberries.
Avión Rosé Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz Avión Silver
- ½ ozFresh Lemon
- 1/2 oz. Fresh Lime
- 1/2 Agave Nectar
- Rose
Method:
Add all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, and strain in Collins glass with crushed ice. Top off with rosé.
Passion Fruit Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Avión Silver
- 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz. Agave Nectar
- 1/2 of Passion Fruit Liqueur
Method:
Mix all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain over fresh ice in a tumbler glass. Garnish with lime.
Spicy Cucumber Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Avión Silver
- 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 oz. Agave Nectar
- Slices of Cucumber & Jalapeño
Method:
Muddle 1-2 thin slices of jalapeño pepper in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the lime and agave nectar juices. Add the tequila and a handful of ice. Shake and strain into a margarita glass over ice. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumbers and jalapeños.
Avión Peach Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Avión Silver
- 2 oz. peach puree
- 1 oz. lime juice
- ½ agave nectar
Method:
Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour over fresh ice and garnish with a peach wedge.
Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. Avión Silver
- 2 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. agave nectar
- Sliced watermelon
Method:
Muddle watermelon with agave nectar in a mixing glass. Combine the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass with watermelon garnish.
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