National Margarita Day

  • It’s National Margarita Day!

    Margaritas are the cocktails known for their sweet taste, salted rim and party-starting capabilities. This classic, tequila-based drink is one of the most popular cocktails in the United States and though it’s typically made with the same three ingredients (tequila, Cointreau/triple sec and lemon/lime juice), throughout the years many new flavors have been added to the original recipe. The types of margaritas you can have are nearly endless with different flavors of liqueurs and fruit … Read more

  • Cinco de Mayo Margarita Recipe Roundup

    It isn’t Cinco de Mayo without margaritas! (OK, so it technically still would be the 5th of May. But not as fun.)

    Here are some great recipes for your fiesta.

    Whether it’s a classic margarita on the rocks or a frozen concoction with new flavors, it’s margarita time!

      Classic Margarita: You can’t go wrong with the classic margarita (remember, no sour mix!). Cadillac Margarita: A high-end margarita recipe with Cointreau and Grand Marnier, a reader
    … Read more

  • Sauza ‘Margarita-in-a-Box’

    Fifteen margaritas for $18? Not bad. Sauza is introducing its “Margarita-in-a-box,” hoping that the home-bartending trend will expand to include pre-mixed cocktails. Sauza says this will be the first boxed margarita with real tequila on the market.

    The Wall Street Journal notes that two other major liquor companies plan to release pre-mixed cocktails this summer, suggesting that perhaps distillers are hedging their bets.

    The artisan cocktail movement has thrived in bars and at home during … Read more

  • Mixology Monday – First Timers

    It is Mixology Monday again and the Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails, Boston, are hosting. The theme for this month’s party is “First Time” or what to serve a cocktail virgin for their first drink. What are the so-called gateway cocktails that turn one forever? Is it just a group of cocktails? Sure, as I think down my own path, there are the margaritas, gin and tonics and Jack and Coke’s that … Read more

  • More Margaritas

    More fun facts and Margarita recipes for National Margarita Day.

    The original Margarita was invented in 1948 by socialite Margarita Sames. According to the legend, it was during a party at her cliff side hacienda in Acapulco that Margarita began experimenting with “the drink.” Looking for something to cut the dust of a hot afternoon, she mixed Tequila Herradura, Cointreau and fresh lime juice. Her cocktail kept the party going for two weeks and today … Read more

  • Jamaica (Hibiscus) Margarita

    Ingredients & Instructions

    Into an iced shaker, pour:

      2 shots chilled/sweet agua de jamaica* 1 shot tequila Tezan Blanco 1 shot simple syrup ½ lime, juiced

    Shake very well, strain into chilled glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

    *Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus) Ingredients
      2 cups (2 ounces) jamaica flowers 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or more as desired)
    Instructions

    Bring 6 cups of water to a boil then add the flowers and the sugar and … Read more

  • World’s Fastest Margarita Maker

    Seen at a recent family wedding. Whereabouts unknown. Uncle Don (not sure who’s side of the family) whipped this together to keep the crowd well quenched. That’s my kind of wedding!

    Richard writes, “When you’ve got a small-block 400, a trailer, assorted parts and the ability to custom fabricate a 6-inch tall replica of a blender blade out of stainless steel, what do you do with your spare time? Make the world’s fastest margarita machine.”… Read more

  • Partida Agave Nectar Margarita

    Here’s a special Cinco de Mayo treat for everyone. Of course, we should be drinking Mint Juleps made with Tequila to honor both Cinco de Mayo and the Kentucky Derby!

    This unique margarita is made with Organic Agave Nectar. This gives the drink an amazing flavor that adds sweetness without adding a whole lot of calories, says Jacques Bezuidenhout, noted San Francisco-based mixologist. Bartenders will love the fact that this cocktail is so delicious and … Read more