1Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEInfusing alcohol is one of our favorite ways to get creative with cocktails, and it works especially well with jalapeños. A long steep in tequila allows the fresh verdant flavor of the pepper to come through, along with that signature spice. To balance the heat, we recommend the addition of sliced cucumber to cool things down (but don't worry, they're still plenty hot!).
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2Ranch Water
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEA sort of effervescent, less-sweet version of a margarita, only 3 ingredients are required for ranch eater: tequila, lime juice, and seltzer. (Preferably Topo Chico; some claim itâs not a real Ranch Water without it!) We like adding a splash of orange liqueur like Cointreau for a little added sweetness and citrus flavor too.
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3Spiked Coconut Limeade
ANDREW BUITo unlock the delicious concentrated flavor found in citrus skins, we made an oleo saccharum for this cocktail. Let us explain: Granulated sugar draws the flavorful essential oils out of citrus peels as they sit at room temperature. We love watching the sugar transform into a beautiful syrup, perfect for flavoring seltzer, cocktails, or desserts.
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4Classic Margarita
The margarita, now one of the most popular cocktails in the world, is thought to have started out as the variation on another prohibition-era drink called the "Daisy." Spanish for "daisy," the marg swapped in tequila for the requisite brandy and lime juice for lemon juice, and a classic was born.
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5Classic Paloma
AMANDA GRYPHONThough the margarita has become a staple of American bars, the margarita's pink-hued cousin, the Paloma, is heralded by many in Mexico as the better cocktail. It's beloved not just for its bittersweet, citrusy grapefruit flavor but also for its simplicity. Not counting ice, all you need is 4 ingredients: tequila, lime juice, salt, and grapefruit soda.
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6Long Island Iced Tea
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCELong Island iced teas are the ultimate cocktail mystery. How does this classic cocktail, with its combination of 5 alcohols, manage to taste incredible and resemble the taste of a lemony sweet tea?! We highly recommend making a homemade sour mix with lemon, lime, and grapefruit to add a bit more complexity that takes this drink up several notches.
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7Pineapple Margarita
ANDREW BUIWhen weâre feeling the beach vibes, we reach for a pineapple margarita. Fresh and fruity with the perfect kick of tequila, this margarita will take you straight to the shore, frosty glass in hand, in less time than it takes to squeeze those limes.
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8Tequila Sunrise
Park FeierbachPSA: You don't have to be on vacation to enjoy a tequila sunrise. These orange juice, grenadine, and vodka sippers are great any time!
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9Salted & Spiced Watermelon Margaritas
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: LAURA REGEThis clever recipe combines everything magical about margaritas (tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and a salt rim), with a kick of heat from fresh jalapeños and a refreshing sweetness from the watermelon juice. Salt accentuates watermelon's sweet taste and accentuates the tangy margarita base too. Make this for Cinco de Mayo and then all summer long.
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10Tequila Sunset
Natalie MigliariniWe're suckers for any tequila cocktail, but this recipe might get us more excited than a margarita, which says A LOT. If you wish a tequila sunrise was more tart than sweet, you'll enjoy this Tequila Sunset (which uses grapefruit juice for the traditional orange juice). We love the grenadine for color, but if you don't have on hand skip itâthe flavor still works.
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11Frozen Watermelon Margarita
PARKER FEIERBACHThis recipe requires a little forethought. Chop up some fresh watermelon and throw it in the freezer the night before you make the margsâthis ensures the drinks are perfectly slushy and ICE cold. (If you forgot, don't fret! Two hours in the freezer should do the trick.)
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12Frozen Strawberry Margarita
Andrew buiThis fruit-forward margarita works best with frozen strawberries, so it doesn't get watered down! We love adding fresh basil for some sweet anise-y flavor, but other fresh herbs like mint or even cilantro can kick up the flavor of this sunny cocktail.
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13Pink Señoritas
Parker feierbach 14Frozen Paloma
Hearst OwnedNothing says summer like pomegranate and grapefruit... and tequila! This super-yummy, fruity Paloma slush gets a kick thanks to spicy chili powder-salt rim. Garnish with fresh ruby red grapefruit wedges for a presentation thatâll prove to your neighbors youâre this summerâs backyard party master.
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15Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas
Erik bernsteinWine lovers will absolutely love these margarita slushies because of the tasty addition of sweet moscato. The bright hue of this drink is achieved with blue curaçao, an orange liqueur that was created on the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean. We love garnishing these with blueberries in the summer (particularly to keep with the bright blue theme), but use whatever fruit you like.
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16Frozen Tequila Sunrise Margarita
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17Mimosa Margaritas
PARKER FEIERBACH 18Cadillac Margarita
Joel goldbergA Cadillac margarita is basically a higher-end margarita made with a high-quality tequila (typically a reposado) and Grand Marnier. Reposado tequila will have notes of oak and vanilla, making this margarita really stand out.
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19Peach Margarita
Joel goldbergThere are a bunch of ways to infuse a drink with fruit like steeping some actual fruit in the alcohol itself or making a syrup out of berries or fruit juice. In this case, we have packed peachy goodness into this margarita with two ingredients: peach schnapps and peach puree.
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20Skinny Margarita
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANIMargaritas are pretty slimmed down (or âskinnyâ) already, ingredients-wise, so all weâre doing here is removing some of the refined sugar and replacing it with more natural ingredients. Because orange liqueurs like Cointreau or triple sec are traditionally used to add sweetness and a little extra citrus flavor to a margarita, weâre going with orange juice (fresh is best) and agave instead. This means not only are these âskinny margsâ lower in calories, theyâve also got slightly less alcohol (meaning you can enjoy more of them đ). Win win!
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