Celebrate National Margarita Day With Easy Recipes Or Canned Cocktails
It’s not just another manic Monday. Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day, so it’s time to relax with a cold one. IBT has rounded up some super-easy recipes that even amateur mixologists can handle. However, for those who aren’t ready to play bartender, there are a few A+ canned margaritas recommendations to pick up after work today.
Easy Cocktail Recipes For National Margarita Day
Azalea Margarita
- 1.5 oz Patrón Silver
- .5 oz Patrón Citrónge Orange
- 1 oz Pineapple juice
- .5 oz Lime juice
- .5 oz Grenadine
An easy shake and strain recipe from Patrón. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain into a rocks glass.
Corralejo Classic Margarita
- 2 oz Corralejo Silver
- 3/4 oz Agave Nectar
- 1/2 oz Orange Liqueur
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- Ice
Combine everything in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Rim a rocks glass with salt, if you’re inclined, and fill with ice. Strain the mixture into the glass and garnish with a lime wheel, and you have an easy, classic National Margarita Day cocktail.
Tanteo Sparkling Margarita
- 2 oz Tanteo Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Sparkling Wine or Club Soda
- 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz Agave Nectar
Another simple (not to mention quick) Margarita Day cocktail recipe. Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Jarrett’s Hacienda De Lavender Margarita
- 2 oz Herradura Reposado
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 1 oz Lavender Syrup
- 1/4 oz Orange Juice
- Pinch of Salt
Mixologist Jarrett Holborough created this easy Margarita Day recipe for Herradura. He calls for all ingredients to be mixed in a shaker with ice. Strain over ice into a rocks glass and garnish with two pieces of lavender.
Pomegranate Manarita
- 2 oz Teremana Blanco Tequila
- 1 oz Pomegranate Juice
- .75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- .5 oz Agave Nectar
- Pinch of Salt
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s tequila brand adds a little pomegranate juice, the perfect complement to the lime. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
Smokin’ Hot Pineapple
- 2 parts Hornitos Plata Tequila
- 3/4 part jalapeño rosemary syrup
- 1/2 part fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 part fresh lemon juice
- 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- Rosemary sprigs
- Pineapple chunk
Hornitos calls for bartenders to first create the simple syrup (which is a quick process). Combine equal parts sugar and water with 1 jalapeño slice and 4 rosemary sprigs and bring to a boil to create jalapeño rosemary simple syrup.
Add all ingredients together in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Pour ingredients from the shaker to a highball glass with ice. Garnish with a pineapple chunk and rosemary sprigs.
Spicy Skinnyseed Margarita
- 2 oz 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Tequila
- 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
Place everything into shaker with 1.5 cups of ice. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into a glass. Garnish with a lime and/or cucumber slice and serve. 21 Seeds says bartenders can also rim the glass with salt or add club soda to make it a margarita spritz.
Mango Habanero Margarita
- 1.5 oz of Mango Habanero-Infused Blue Nectar Silver Tequila
- 1.5 oz of Sour mix
- .25 oz Triple sec
This is the only Margarita Day recipe that requires a little bit more effort, but it’s a good lockdown project.
First, infuse silver tequila. Cut up mango, place in an airtight container and pour in the tequila. Close the lid and infuse for 3 days. Then, add sliced habanero peppers and infuse for one more day. Finally, strain. (Remember, the longer the tequila infuses the more flavor and spice it will have. If you want it extra spicy, leave the habanero peppers in longer.)
Once you’re making the drink, simply rim your glass with salt (or chile lime salt, if you’re feeling fancy). Mix ingredients in a shaker with ice and garnish with a lime.
Canned Cocktails for Margarita Day
Not feeling like mixing anything? These canned cocktails are pretty tasty and they’ll definitely fulfill your marg craving.
Cutwater Mango Margarita Canned Cocktail (12.5% ABV) Cutwater Spirits makes this canned marg with real tequila. The mango gives it a tropical twist, and after this long winter, everyone could use a little taste of the tropics.
Cocktail Squad (10% ABV) This ready-to-drink canned margarita is made with tequila, agave and a pinch of salt.
Two Chicks Cocktails Sparkling Citrus Margarita (5% ABV) This tequila, lemon and lime cocktail includes two servings in each of their 12 oz cans.
Crook & Marker Lime Margarita (5% ABV) These margaritas are made with pure Blue Agave Tequilanas. However, the fun really starts after National Margarita Day. Crook & Marker has a sweet BOGO deal for their new flavor. From March 1 through May 31, customers can try the new Lime Margaritas for free with the purchase of any Crook & Marker 8-pack.
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