Summer’s calling, and it’s bringing salt-rimmed glasses and citrusy sips with it! Whether you like your margaritas classic and limey, sweet and fruity, or with a spicy little kick, this Margarita Roundup has a cocktail for every mood and moment.
As a Texas-born food blogger and former bartender who's mixed hundreds of margs (from classics to coconut to spicy), I know exactly what makes a margarita sip-worthy and I'm sharing all my go-to recipes.
We’re diving into the ultimate collection of must-try summer margarita recipes—perfect for backyard BBQs, girls’ night in, or just because it’s Taco Tuesday. Grab your blender, your favorite tequila, simple syrup, and let’s shake things up!
1. Homemade Margaritas
If you're ready to impress a crowd with your margarita-making skills, this homemade margarita recipe is your best friend for make-ahead margaritas. In just 10 minutes and armed with a few simple ingredients, you'll be serving up bold, perfectly balanced, easy margaritas. If you're throwing a party, make sure you have everything you need for a salting margarita rims on standy!
2. Peach Margaritas
Peach margaritas are like summer in a glass. The natural sweetness of sun-ripened peaches is the difference-maker here. You can't get this kind of flavor from a bottle of schnapps alone. All of the ingredients come together for a fruity margarita that tastes like golden hour in a glass.
3. The Best Frozen Margaritas
Frozen margaritas are the ultimate way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and soak up the spring and summer sun! Their icy, slushy texture makes them incredibly refreshing on a hot day, and they’re perfect for cooling down while keeping the party vibes smooth -- icy, slushy, and seriously festive.
4. Pineapple Margaritas
Pineapple margaritas bring a tropical twist to your summer sipping! Fruity pineapple and zesty lime come together for a fruity margarita that's bursting with island flavor. For an extra special touch, make sure you've got limes wedges cut to fit margarita glasses on stand-by!
5. Skinny Margaritas
Skinny margaritas are the light, guilt-free way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and keep things cool when the heat hits! This is a crisp, clean, summer margarita that lets the tequila and lime do all the talking without the orange liqueur, triple sec, simple syrup, or any mixes or bottled juices. Perfectly low calorie and low sugar!
6. Cadillac Margaritas
If you're ready to craft some truly stellar, top-shelf margaritas at home, the Cadillac margarita is the ultimate choice. This luxe version of the classic margarita is smooth, rich, and bursting with citrusy depth. It’s the perfect balance of bold and refined—just right for when you want something a little extra special without going over the top.
7. Strawberry Margaritas
Strawberry margaritas are the juicy, strawberry favorite that practically scream summer! Packed with ripe, succulent berry flavor and livened up with a lime twist, these fruity margs are the ultimate summer sip. They’re simple, crowd-pleasing, and totally summer in a glass.
8. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
When the temps turn hot, we are ready for the ultimate summertime treat around here: frozen strawberry margaritas! They're icy, fruity, and just the right amount of sweet! Blending juicy strawberries with tangy lime and tequila creates a slushy sip that’s as refreshing as it is fun. This is the best frozen margarita recipe for cooling off on hot days, adding a pop of color to your table, and bringing serious vacation vibes to any backyard hangout.
9. Spicy Margarita Recipe
If you’re into a bit of spice and sass, fresh jalapeño in a classic margarita is about to rock your world. This spicy margarita recipe hits heavy in the flavor department thanks to fresh jalapeño fire turning any hour into a fiesta!
10. Coconut Margaritas
Coconut margaritas are the tropical escape you didn’t know you needed! With Cream of Coconut mixed into the classic margarita base, rich, creamy coconut meets bright citrus and tequila for a lush twist on a the classic marg. This one brings a little taste of paradise to your summer gatherings, whether you're lounging by the pool or hosting a tropical-themed party.
11. Italian Margaritas
Olive Garden might have made Italian margaritas famous, but in this recipe, you'll whip up a version so superior, you'll make their bartenders cry. Fresh lime, smooth amaretto, and a bold tequila base -- this Italian margarita rivals the classic for a smooth-sipping tequila cocktail.
12. The Best Margarita
The ultimate margarita recipe demands fewer ingredients and less effort than you'd guess. With perfect sweet and sour harmony, you will fall in love faster than you can say "tequila!" It only takes one sip to see why we call them "the best!" For an extra special touch, make sure you've got limes wedges cut to fit margarita glasses on stand-by!
13. Watermelon Margaritas
Watermelon margaritas are the ultimate cocktail for a big batch of fruity margaritas! Watermelon juice goes a long, long way, and its juicy sweetness is totally gorgeous in combination with the crisp tang of lime and smooth tequila. This cocktail delivers a summer sip that's bright, breezy, and absolutely perfect for a poolside afternoon.
14. Ranch Water
Light, bubbly, crisp and over the top refreshing, the Ranch Water is a Texas staple. This light, tequila sipper has all of the margarita elements (minus the liqueur), add Topo Chico. It's the numero uno for calorie-friendly sipping on a hot day -- simple, clean, and extra satisfying.
15. Mexican Martini
If you like your cocktails served in fancy glassware, this is the margarita recipe for you. This is the margaritas bold, less sweet, boozier cousin. A splash of olive brine and a good shake makes the Mexican Martini the perfect happy hour addition.
Craving More Summer Cocktails?
- Bright, fruity, and smooth sipping, White Wine Sangria is a must-make for easy entertaining and make-ahead patio sipping.
- Dried blueberries and lemon turn this simple Blueberry Cocktail into a cocktail that practically makes itself and a showstopper you (and your guests) will crave all summer long.
- What's sweet, tangy, and comes together without a shaker in sight? Pineapple Mojitos made in a mason jar with big beachy vibes. That's who.
- Creamy, yet crisp, we adore these Coconut Mojito for the ultimate summer sip. It's like a vacation in a glass -- no plane ticket required.
- Strawberry Basil Cocktail features juicy strawberries and fresh basil for an elegant cocktail that's fruity, herbal, and dangerously good.
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