Unlike any other canonical classic, the parameters of the Margarita depend less on a set recipe or ratio of ingredients and more on a mood. Whether served spicy, slushy or “skinny,” the drink has become a beacon of comfort, an immortal foil to the rice, beans and yellow cheese of midcentury Mexican American cantina culture. Even while it remains primarily a tourist drink in its country of origin, north of the border the Margarita has become an icon of Americana. The drink has traveled from Tex-Mex chains to high-concept cocktail bars, further cementing its status as a beloved classic along the way. Though no two are ever the same, the Margarita is invariably refreshing and familiar. After all, as Punch contributor Alonso Ruvalcaba writes, “the Margarita is more an idea than a cocktail.”
A savory spin that incorporates a “taco mix” of cilantro, basil and serrano chiles.
Margarita al Pastor
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This surprisingly sophisticated Margarita reads like an amaro sour.
Jägerita
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Herbaceous génépy and smoky mezcal add layers of unexpected complexity.
El Pepe
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Cholula provides a shortcut to spice, while pineapple adds a balancing bit of sweetness.
I'm On Fire
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Lush avocado pairs with earthy agave in this verdant Margarita.
Avocado Margarita
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A poppy-pink take on the classic that calls for shaking with frozen juice in lieu of ice cubes.
Cape Cod Margarita
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This crowd-pleasing cocktail brings rich vanilla to the spicy Margarita template.
Hot Lips
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Simple but bold, this customizable take adds fresh cucumber and a dash of heat into the mix.
Mexican Razor Blade
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The summer classic gets winterized thanks to bright citrus and rosemary-infused orange liqueur.
Blood Orange Margarita
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A sessionable take on the template made with mezcal and manzanilla sherry.
50/50 Margarita
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A winning recipe rounded out by a subtle splash of orange juice.
The Ultimate Frozen Margarita
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A potent and piquant Margarita from the trailblazing agave bar Mayahuel.
Mezcal Margarita
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The drink that introduced the notion of a “luxury” Margarita.
Cadillac Margarita
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A modern classic that omits orange liqueur in favor of agave nectar.
Tommy's Margarita
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Our favorite Margarita recipe calls on both Key and Persian limes for layered brightness.
The Ultimate Margarita
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In the history of tequila cocktails, there’s the Margarita—and then there’s everything else. In the decades since the recipe first appeared in print, America’s thirst for agave spirits has skyrocketed; the cocktail, in its many guises, is both responsible for and bolstered by that success. Today, there’s a Margarita for every drinker.
A savory spin that incorporates a “taco mix” of cilantro, basil and serrano chiles.
Margarita al Pastor
RECIPE
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This surprisingly sophisticated Margarita reads like an amaro sour.
Jägerita
RECIPE
RECIPE
Herbaceous génépy and smoky mezcal add layers of unexpected complexity.
El Pepe
RECIPE
RECIPE
Cholula provides a shortcut to spice, while pineapple adds a balancing bit of sweetness.
I'm On Fire
RECIPE
RECIPE
Lush avocado pairs with earthy agave in this verdant Margarita.
Avocado Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
A poppy-pink take on the classic that calls for shaking with frozen juice in lieu of ice cubes.
Cape Cod Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
This crowd-pleasing cocktail brings rich vanilla to the spicy Margarita template.
Hot Lips
RECIPE
RECIPE
Simple but bold, this customizable take adds fresh cucumber and a dash of heat into the mix.
Mexican Razor Blade
RECIPE
RECIPE
The summer classic gets winterized thanks to bright citrus and rosemary-infused orange liqueur.
Blood Orange Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
A sessionable take on the template made with mezcal and manzanilla sherry.
50/50 Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
A winning recipe rounded out by a subtle splash of orange juice.
The Ultimate Frozen Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
A potent and piquant Margarita from the trailblazing agave bar Mayahuel.
Mezcal Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
The drink that introduced the notion of a “luxury” Margarita.
Cadillac Margarita
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RECIPE
A modern classic that omits orange liqueur in favor of agave nectar.
Tommy's Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
Our favorite Margarita recipe calls on both Key and Persian limes for layered brightness.
The Ultimate Margarita
RECIPE
RECIPE
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