The Bar’s top nine margarita recipes

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Author: The Bar Team
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Whether you’re a margarita connoisseur or you’re new to the world of margaritas and looking for the perfect starter drink, you’ve come to the right place! Here's a list of our favorite margarita recipes featuring premium tequila, fresh ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.

The margarita: the most popular cocktail in America. With a delightful mix of vibrant tequila, tart lime and sweet citrus, this drink lends itself to endless variations, from the prickly pear margarita to combos you might never think of, like watermelon mint or avocado. Check out this list. Maybe you’ll find your new favorite margarita. 

Classic Margarita

You know what they say: don’t mess with a classic. If that’s your motto, you’ll like this classic margarita recipe. Made with blanco tequila and classic lime and orange flavors, you’ll be sipping an iconic cocktail in no time.  

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A clear glass filled with bright pink iced beverage, garnished with a slice of lime, sits on a textured brown surface.

Prickly Pear Margarita

Margaritas may already remind you of summer in the desert, but how about a cactus margarita? The prickly pear margarita is the ultimate summer drink. With tequila and this delicious cactus fruit, the prickly pear margarita is a refreshing-tasting drink that will make you feel like you’re sipping a cocktail while watching the sun set on the desert. 

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Spicy Añejo Margarita

Is there a tequila cocktail more classic than the margaritaWhile you may be most used to a sweet and tart margarita made with blanco tequila, you won’t want to miss this darker, spicier take with our spicy añejo margarita recipe.

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Pomegranate Ginger Margarita

With the tart punch of lime and pomegranate juice balanced with agave nectar and orange liqueur, we dubbed this beautiful crimson drink the desert sunset pomegranate margarita. Quench your thirst with vibrant flavor. 

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Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

This isn’t your average margarita. Spicy jalapeño and refreshing-tasting cucumber combine as a dynamic duo in this spicy cucumber jalapeño margarita. Simple to make but packing a lot of flavors, this recipe features muddled jalapeño and cucumber, a mix of spicy and crisp, paired with more traditional margarita flavors. 

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A glass of light green cocktail with ice, garnished with cucumber and jalapeño slices, sits beside a bottle of Casamigos Tequila on a white surface.
A glass of pink watermelon cocktail with ice and mint garnish sits in front of a bottle of Casamigos Blanco Tequila on a white wooden surface.

Watermelon Mint Margarita

The margarita recipe is constantly being redefined. One such variation: a watermelon mint margarita. This recipe is inspired by Casamigos Blanco, a 100% Blue Weber agave tequila, so get ready for a margarita cocktail designed to complement premium tequila.

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Skinny Margarita

This margarita brings it back to the basics with just the bare necessities in a simple, elegant margarita. The skinny margarita, or light margarita, isn’t just about the calories. It’s about the simple things in life. 

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A glass of cocktail with ice and an orange wedge garnish sits on a wooden table next to a bottle of Casamigos tequila and an orange slice on a small plate.
A glass of iced cocktail garnished with lime sits next to a bottle of Don Julio Tequila Blanco on a dark table with a red curtain backdrop.

Mistletoe Margarita

You might not associate margaritas with the winter holidays, but this drink is a tasty treat all year long. Made with coconut and baking spices, this mistletoe margarita is a taste of the holidays ready for your next gathering. 

Avoketo Margarita

Avocado in a margarita? This unusual pairing is tastier than you might think. Inspired by the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet, this margarita focuses on avocado, lime and spicy salt in a uniquely creamy drink. It’s perfect for brunch. 

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Still looking for more?

None of these margaritas quite what you’re looking for? Head over to our recipe selection on The Bar to discover a wide variety of drinks featuring an array of high-quality spirits. Or, check out our barware and spirits for the supplies you need to make the margaritas above. We even carry cocktail kits that contain all the ingredients you need—delivered straight to your door. 

Happy sipping, margarita lovers. Raise the bar for your next cocktail with The Bar. 

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