Refreshing Margarita Recipes for Sunny Days

1. Classic Margarita

Before experimenting with different flavored margaritas, you need to get the basics right, which is a classic margarita. It is a simple, no-frills, refreshing cocktail that only needs three ingredients: triple sec, tequila, and lime juice.

You can use any kind of tequila, but a Blanco is always a good option. The key to making the best margarita is all in the ratio and balance of these ingredients, so make you get it right.

2. Salted & Spiced Watermelon Margarita

A salted and spiced watermelon margarita combines all the magical elements of a classic margarita with fresh jalapeños and watermelon juice. The spicy kick from the jalapenos enhances the sweet watermelon and the tangy margarita base. 

Meanwhile, the lime zest rim, which is part sugar and part salt, rounds out the flavor of the margarita beautifully. Serve these boozy cocktails with whatever you are having for dinner for an enjoyable evening. 

3. Hibiscus Margarita

This hibiscus margarita was invented by Shannon Mustipher, a Brooklyn-based cocktail consultant and spirits educator. She used three ingredients: clove, cinnamon, and dried hibiscus flowers, which are toasted on a dry pan before being simmered in an aromatic hibiscus syrup. 

The hibiscus syrup is mixed with the margarita ingredients and ice and served with the classic salted rim. This cocktail has a pretty pink color thanks to the raspberry hue and floral flavor from dried hibiscus flowers.

4. Cadillac Margarita

As the name implies, a Cadillac margarita is a luxurious and elevated take on a classic margarita. It is made with high-quality tequila, like a reposado and a Grand Marnier. 

The reposado adds layers of flavor with notes of caramel, honey, and vanilla. Meanwhile, the Grand Marnier, with finishing notes of vanilla and oak, makes this margarita stand out. A cadillac margarita is a great way to step up your cocktail game with very little effort.

5. Skinny Margarita

A skinny margarita is one of those diet-friendly cocktails that probably will not help you lose weight. But they are lower in calories, so you feel less guilty about indulging. A traditional margarita is sweetened with Cointreau or triple sec that has refined sugar.

However, in a skinny margarita, the refined sugar will be replaced with natural sweeteners like freshly squeezed orange juice and agave. This reduces the calories and alcohol without compromising the flavor. 

6. Peach Margarita

A peach margarita is a fruity and fun way to get out of a margarita routine. The cocktails highlight the sweet, luscious taste of fresh peaches with two ingredients: peach schnapps and peach puree.

The peach schnapps have a delicious, lucid, sugary, and peach flavor and take over for the other fruity alcohol completely. You can buy both the schnapps and puree, but if you want, you can make the puree at home. 

7. Frozen Strawberry Margarita

A frozen strawberry cocktail is the most popular go-to margarita drink recipe for hosting. Not only is it delicious frozen, but you can make it year-round, making it a great Christmas cocktail as well. 

This fruit-forward margarita works best with frozen strawberries and silver tequila because their flavors complement each other well. You can add fresh basil, mint, or even cilantro to kick up the flavor of this boozy drink. 

8. Mimosa Margarita

Mimosas are a brunch staple, but with a touch of tequila, this drink takes on a whole new boozy level, perfect for an evening soiree. You get the best of two worlds (margarita and mimosa) with this cocktail. 

The combination of lime and orange flavors works well with sparkling wine, particularly Prosecco, which has floral notes. The Prosecco and tequila provide crisp floral notes to this margarita and make for an interesting flavor profile. 

9. Spicy Jalapeno Margarita

There is nothing quite like a spicy jalapeno margarita recipe when you are feeling a little feisty. This drink is spicy, tart, slightly sweet, and  refreshing over ice. It is made with jalapeno-cucumber tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange juice. 

The cucumber balances the spicy kick of the jalapeno. This drink requires infusing tequila with jalapeno and cucumber. Combine tequila, jalapeno, and cucumber in a jar and refrigerate until ready to use.

10. Pineapple Margarita

Sipping a pineapple margarita on a hot day will transport you to a sunny, beachy place if you are not already there. This cocktail is fresh and fruity with the perfect kick of tequila.

You could use any type of tequila for this recipe, but a high-quality reposado would also be an excellent choice if you want a caramel-like flavor in your margarita. 

11. Frozen Sangarita

Why choose one drink for the other when you make two in one go with a frozen sangarita recipe? This drink is the perfect boozy summer sipper that combines two summer favorites: wine sangria and tequila margaritas. 

In this recipe, instead of mixing the two different drinks, you make each drink separately and then alternate the layers of the drinks while pouring them into a glass. This gives the drink a beautifully subtle ombre effect. 

12. Italian Margarita

An Italian Margarita is a twist on a standard margarita cocktail. The orange liqueur is replaced with limoncello, an Italian liqueur made with the peels of Sfusato and Sorrento lemons.

The limoncello has a much higger concentrated level of acidity than an orange liqueur and pairs best with orange juice. The addition of limoncello does not change the flavor of the margarita much. It is still smooth, sweet (but not too sweet), balanced, and boozy. 

13. Spicy Apple Cider Margarita

A spicy apple cider margarita recipe is a glowing example of the versatility of apple cider in cocktail recipes. Some of the lime juice in the margarita is replaced with apple cider, a quintessential fall beverage. 

The sweet apple cider pair amplifies the flavor and alcohol kick of the tequila. tequila. Pair this combination with a healthy pinch of cayenne and cinnamon, and you have a sweet, spicy, and decidedly fall cocktail that you want more of. 

14. Champagne Margarita

Everyone loves cool and refreshing margaritas, but for a festive, bubbly touch, you can always add champagne and make it a champagne margarita. These margaritas are the perfect celebration drinks. 

It is sweet, bubbly, and sparkly with tart and fresh lime juice flavor and the warm, earthy notes of tequila that you love in a margarita. You can use your favorite brand of champagne or even a Cava or Prosecco.

15. Moscato Margarita

Margaritas will always be better with Moscato and strawberries. So what makes the Moscato Margarita so special? 

For starters, it is made with Moscato wine, a sweet and slightly bubbly white wine that transforms the classic margarita into a delicious cocktail when combined with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.

Another great thing about these margaritas is their customizability. You can adjust the recipe to suit your preferences.

16. Creamsicle Margarita

A creamsicle margarita is part refreshing frozen drink and part decadent dessert, reminiscent of the orange vanilla popsicle. It is a great way to cool off and satisfy your sweet tooth with alcohol. 

This summer drink is made with orange juice, tequila, triple sec, heavy cream, lime, and honey. You can replace the heavy cream with vanilla ice cream for a rich milkshake-style creaminess.

17. Lemonade Margarita

Lemonade is such a refreshing summer drink, but making a margarita out of it is the perfect way to pump up the boozy fun. You only need to mix three ingredients (tequila, triple sec, lemonade), and your drink is ready. 

This recipe simplifies the art of making a good margarita. You can use a pink lemonade instead of the classic lemonade for the beautiful pink hue.

18. Bloody Maria

The Bloody Mary cocktail has spawned several variations infused with St Germain spritz and clamato, so naturally, there is one with tequila, known as Bloody Maria. 

The addition of tequila is a natural fit in a cocktail that welcomes interchangeable base spirits. A traditional bloody maria recipe calls for tomato juice, black pepper, celery salt, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, but there are many variations. 

19. Tequila Sunrise Margarita

The tequila sunrise margarita combines the beauty of a tequila sunrise with frozen margaritas. This beautiful tequila looks like a beautiful sunrise, achieved by the gradual pouring of grenadine, a nonalcoholic bar syrup, into the cocktail. 

As for the flavor, this drink has the sweetness of a tequila sunrise and the salty intoxication of a margarita. It is utterly refreshing with its tropical fruit flavor. 

20. Margarita Punch

A margarita punch is great for a crowd. It is easy to whip up a batch, and it tastes great. You can serve it at Cinco de Mayo gatherings, dinner parties, and tailgates.

You only need a few simple ingredients for this delicious punch. Combine limeade, lemonade, orange extract, Sprite, water, and tequila, and adjust the water and tequila according to how strong or weak you want your margarita.