The 29 Best Margarita Recipes Ever!

Lest you think that margaritas are only appropriate one season a year, we’re here to prove you wrong. Margaritas are delicious cocktails that are completely customizable and can carry you through all four seasons. From candy apple to candy corn mixers to cool and refreshing watermelon and hibiscus, there’s a margarita for everyone.

And we should know. We’ve searched far and wide to bring you the best margarita recipes of all time. Whether you’re craving the traditional recipe, a low-cal margarita for summer, a fruity hibiscus version, a master recipe like Rick Bayless’ mouthwatering apple-habanero margarita or more, you’ll have plenty to choose from. So grab some glasses and our favorite glass rimmer and get mixing. Oh, and if you actually down all of these recipes (and live to tell...), we want to hear about it!

Mezcal Margarita

This margarita is everything you love about traditional margaritas, but kicked up a notch with some smoky mezcal flavor. The distinct smoky flavor comes from their production method: roasting the agave plants before mashing, fermenting and distilling them.

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Superita Margarita

Based on the so-called “Mexican Martini,” this margarita takes it a step further with tequila from barrels selected specifically for Tex Mex restaurant Superica and olives marinated in citrus juices. It’s finished with a dash of olive brine for the perfect balance of sweet and salty.

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Classic Margarita

It’s always a good time to toast one of Mexico’s most beloved cocktails, the margarita. Brimming with the festive colors and flavors of Mexico in every sip, this cocktail is the most requested tequila-based infusion in the United States.

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Skinni Margarita

"The Skinni Margarita is a better choice than a traditional margarita because of its fresh ingredients,” says Cathy Shyne, executive chef at Tortilla Republic. “By mixing and squeezing a whole lime and fresh agave nectar with Corzo Blanco tequila and Cointreau, you get a fresh taste thats makes you feel like you are sipping a true margarita from Mexico, not a prepackaged artificial beverage.”

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Jalapeño Margarita

The tequila used in the Jalapeño Margarita served at The New York Palace Hotel is infused with deseeded jalapeños for two days!

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Cantaloupe Margarita

Made with crystal clear Maestro Dobel Tequila, which is sourced, distilled and bottled in Jalisco, Mexico, this Cantaloupe Margarita is a great way to freshen up happy hour.

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Rick Bayless' Meyer Lemon Margarita

While this cocktail is delicious when made with everyday lemons, it's the strikingly aromatic Meyer lemons available in early winter that take it up a notch. 

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Hibiscus Margarita

This twist on a traditional margarita comes from Mexican restaurant Dos Caminos. Its vibrant color and subtle sweetness make it a perfect party drink. 

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Apple Margarita

An apple margarita is a surprising - and delicious - alternative to the standard tequila cocktail.

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Tamarind Margarita

The sweet and sour notes of the tamarind make for a perfectly balanced margarita flavor. Enjoy as a happy hour cocktail or a sweet ending to dinner.

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Orange Habanero Margarita

This classic tequila cocktail is infused with sweet orange and fiery habanero chile for a sizzling sensation that is anything but ordinary.

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Prickly Pear Margarita Recipe

The prickly pear in this creative recipe adds a sweet touch and beautiful color to cocktails! 

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Rick Bayless' Strawberry Margarita 

You have to make a choice in this unusually delicious strawberry margarita recipe: Do you want to put a laser focus on the strawberries (Fragoli wild strawberry liqueur is the pure essence of strawberry flavor), enhance their beauty (Cointreau does that beautifully), or balance their wonderful sweetness with even more sophisticated complexity (Aperol is perfect for that)? A “fan-sliced” strawberry makes a simple, tasty garnish when wedged on the side of each glass.

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The Garden Fresh Skinny Summerita

This is a deliciously spicy (but not too spicy!) version of a margarita made with cilantro, cucumber, and jalapeno.

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Cranberry Margarita

A tart temptress that takes the holiday flavors you love into the new year, this cocktail combines cranberries, piloncillo, and tequila.

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The Cuervo Margarita

The Cuervo Margarita is a classic. Mix one up and pretend it's summer!

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Rick Bayless' Apple-Habanero Margarita

Habanero chiles, though mostly thought of in terms of their heat, are one of the most delicious chiles on earth. Fruity, citrusy, and wonderfully floral, they pair perfectly with apples and tequila. 

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Pumpkin Margarita

A cocktail sporting the deep orange hues that make us think of fall and winter harvests, this unique sip combines pumpkin puree and a pepita salt rim. 

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Candy Apple Margarita

This cocktail is a fun take on the classic Halloween candy that can be served any time of year. Trust us, your party guests will love it!

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Persimmon Margarita

If you see persimmon in your grocery store, snag a few. They play well with the smoky flavor of tequila and are a great way to revamp a cocktail hour classic.

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Flora's Farmarita

Flora Farms' version of the margarita is made with their fresh organic carrot juice and orange juice, for a sweet and fresh cocktail. 

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Candy Corn Margarita

After a long day trick-or-treating with the kids, any mom or dad is due one of these festive cocktails, which puts a Latin twist on a classic candy.

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Cilantro Margarita

Green Chartreuse gives this margarita its color, while cilantro leaves add a complex herbal flavor. 

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Honey Grapefruit Margarita

This citrusy margarita gets a touch of bitterness and a beautiful pink hue from ruby red grapefruit. Adding honey balances the flavors and gives the drink a hint of sweetness.

French Margarita

The French Margarita is a boozy frozen cocktail featuring lime juice, pineapple juice, Milagro Silver Tequila and Chambord. Part of the new menu offered at East & West at YOTEL, it’s the perfect summertime sip and an easy make-at-home tequila cocktail.

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Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Mix up this easy drink recipe for a delicious twist on the standard blended margarita. Made with watermelon, lime, tequila and orange liqueur, what’s not to love?  

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Pink Taco's Cock Fight Margarita

Kick off happy hour with Pink Taco's Cock Fight Margarita recipe made with smoky tequila, cool cucumber, and sweet tamarind. 

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Soursop Margarita

Mix up something new with this soursop margarita recipe. Soursop, or guanábana pulp, is mixed with tropical coconut milk and plenty of tequila for a tropical margarita. 

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Chamoy Margarita

Check out this sweet chamoy margarita made with chamoy puree, grenadine, lime juice, and a generous pour of your favorite tequila. 

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