This Patron Cocktail Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

These Margarita Cocktails Are A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Whether sour or sweet, blended or on the rocks, there many ways to enjoy Margarita cocktails. Arguably, one of the most popular mixtures of tequila (or mezcal), lime, and salt, it also one of the easiest cocktails to make at home. So, on this National Margarita Day with many staying put instead of sampling a flight or a Happy hour special at a bar with friends, we have rounded up some delicious margarita cocktails to make at home. Whether your home-made cocktail preference involves tequila, mezcal, or a healthier alternative, means there is no wrong way to make it, and plenty of ways to get creative.

Azalea Margarita

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Patrón Silver
.5 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange
1 oz Pineapple juice
.5 oz Lime juice
.5 oz Grenadine

Method:

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain into a rocks glass.

Azalea Margarita Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Margarita Caliente

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Patrón Silver
1 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange
1 oz Fresh lime juice
.5 oz Passion fruit syrup
4 Dashes Chipotle Tabasco
2 Bar spoons orange marmalade
Orange twist for garnish

Method:

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake to chill and texturize. Strain into a double old fashioned glass with a large ice cube. Garnish with an orange twist.

This Margarita Caliente Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Margarita Amore

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Patrón Reposado
.5 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange
1 oz Apple juice
.5 oz Fresh lime juice
.5 oz Valentina-passion fruit syrup*
Fresh chili pepper for garnish

Method:

Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake to chill. Strain into a chilled margarita glass. Garnish with a small chili pepper.

*Valentina-passion fruit syrup: Combine two parts passion fruit syrup to one part Valentina hot sauce and stir to combine. Store refrigerated.

This Classic Margarita Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Patrón Classic Margarita

Ingredients:

1.5 oz Patrón Silver
1 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange
.75 oz Fresh lime juice
.25 oz Simple syrup
Lime wedge for garnish
Kosher salt (optional)

Method:

Combine liquid ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake vigorously with ice to chill. Strain onto fresh ice in a rocks glass and garnish with a lime wedge. Optionally, salt half the rim of the glass with kosher salt.

These Mezcal Margaritas Are A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Passion Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz Vamonos Riendo Mezcal
2 oz passion fruit
1 oz honey
1 strawberry

Method:

Cut passion fruit in half and place in the blender at low speed to keep the seeds intact. Strain and shake in a shaker with Vamonos Riendo Mezcal and honey. Pour over ice. Garnish with a strawberry.

Sweet Tart Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz Vamonos Riendo Mezcal
2 oz tamarind concentrate
1 oz orange juice
1 oz honey

Method:

Combine all ingredients into a shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously, and strain into glass filled with ice.

Make Me Blush Mezcal Margarita

Ingredients:

2 oz Vamonos Riendo Mezcal
2 oz guava
3 pieces of cherry
1 oz honey

Method:

Blend guava with water and add 2 ounces in a shaker with mashed strained cherries, honey and Vamonos Riendo Mezcal. Garnish with a cherry.

Tequila Don Julio Blanco Margarita

Ingredients:

1 .5 oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
3/4 oz Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 oz Agave Nectar

Method:

Combine Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain contents into a rocks glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

Turmeric Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Turmeric Ginger Margarita

Ingredients:

For the Cocktail:

2 oz Goldthread Turmeric Radiance
2 oz Goldthread Hawaiian Ginger
5 oz JAJA Reposado Tequila
1 oz fresh orange juice (or any citrus juice of choice)
Ice

For the Rim:

– ½ tsp ground turmeric

– ½ tsp chili powder

– 2 tsp coarse salt

Method:

Cover rim of glass with lemon/lime juice and place rim of cup down on a plate with mixed turmeric, chili powder, and coarse salt. Combine all liquid ingredients + pour over ice in the rimmed glass. Add orange or lime slice as garnish.

Volley Zesty Lime Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Spicy Jalapeno X Volley Margarita

Ingredients:

1 can of Zesty Lime Volley Tequila Seltzer
1 oz of Mezcal
½ oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz pineapple juice
5-6 slices of Green jalapeno.
Optional, add a few dashes of tabasco to make it extra spicy

Method:

In a cocktail tin, muddle jalapenos with ½ oz of lime juice. Add ¾ oz of Pineapple juice, 1 oz of Mezcal, and one can of Zesty Lime Volley. Stir all ingredients and pour into a large glass over ice

Volley Sparkling Tequila Is A Must To Make At Home On National Margarita Day

Volley Cucumber Skinny Margarita

Ingredients:

1 Can of Zesty Lime Volley Tequila Seltzer
½ oz fresh lime juice
Sliced limes
Sliced cucumber
Pinch of Kosher salt

Method:

In a cocktail tin, muddle 5 slices of cucumber, two lime wedges, and a ½ oz of lime juice. Add one can of Zesty lime Volley Tequila seltzer and a pinch of salt. Tumble with ice and pour into your favorite margarita glass. Salt the rim in advance (optional).

Reed’s Keto Spicy Margarita

Ingredients

2 oz Tequila
3/4 oz lime juice
4 oz Reed’s Zero Sugar Ginger Beer
1/2 tsp orange extract
Dash habanero bitters

Method:

In an ice-filled shaker add tequila, lime juice, orange extract and bitters. Shake until well chilled. Strain into an ice filled margarita glass with a half salted rim. Top with Reed’s Zero Sugar Ginger Beer.

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