Our Best Margarita Recipes (2024)

Classic Margarita

Never forget the basics: There's a right and a wrong way to make this classic co*cktail.

Mumbai Margarita

Rose petals and rosewater make this fragrant margarita both eye-catching and delicious.

Green Beast

Lorenzo Antinori, founder of F&B consulting company Lorenzo Antinori Studio, uses a product from Mexico to create a geographical tie to tequila for his spin on the classic margarita. Avocado adds creaminess and serves as a thickening agent, mezcal can bring smokiness, and cracked pepper on top contributes texture.

Margherita

At Italian-American, Michelin-starred restaurant Don Angie in New York, Quality Branded creative director Bryan Schneider combines Finocchietto fennel liqueur with a reposado tequila and Calabrian chili-infused honey syrup for this Italian-inspired margarita.

Meyer Lemon Mezcal Margarita

Mezcal gives this margarita a smoky flavor, while Makrut lime leaves, ginger, and Meyer lemons add floral, tart notes to each sip.

Mezcal Margarita

Smoky mezcal brings depth to a classic margarita recipe. A combination of slightly sweeter Combier and mildly bitter Cointreau balances the floral orange notes in the drink. Double the Cointreau if Combier is unavailable.

Spicy Margarita

When it comes to making a perfect spicy margarita, just add a jalepeño pepper to the mix, which serves double-duty as an ingredient and garnish.

Sour Cherry Mezcal Margarita

This fruity spin on a margarita combines smoky mezcal, citrusy Cointreau, and sweet-tart cherry puree in a vibrant red drink perfect for late-summer sipping. Bright, pleasantly tart sour cherries are in season for a limited window, so this simple roasted puree is an easy way to preserve their flavor.

Pomegranate Margarita

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson loves a good margarita, especially when it's made with his Teremana tequila. This sweet-and-sour version has a tart kick from the pomegranate juice and a vibrant red color.

Frozen Cucumber Margaritas with Chili-Sumac Salt

Top Chef judge Gail Simmons says her recipe for Frozen Cucumber Margaritas with Chili-Sumac Salt is an an ode to the Mexican street snack fruta con chile y limón. The tequila, cucumber, and coconut water creation is blended with cilantro and lime and garnished with a chili powder, sumac, and salt rim.

Blueberry Margarita

This quick and easy margarita recipe is made with muddled blueberries and bitters.

Spicy Margarita Punch

Muddled cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro, and mint make this one extra flavorful.

Salt Air Margarita

Chef José Andrés uses Sucro, a powdered emulsifier beloved by avant-garde chefs, to make the salty foam topping for this innovative margarita recipe.

Gingerbread Margarita

This winter margarita has a warm, cozy, cake-spice panache that wouldn't be out of place at a holiday party. The spiced syrup is key: It intensifies the orange flavors of the co*cktail while adding a seasonal spice hit that brings much-needed warmth during the winter months.

Grape-Margarita Paletas

Oven-roasted grapes develop a concentrated, caramelized flavor; paired with tequila, they give these deeply purple ice pops a grown-up twist. Use seedless grapes to prevent the juice from turning bitter when pureed. Blanco tequila works best in these boozy ice pops since its clean, unaged flavor lets the fruity agave shine through, a perfect match for sweet roasted red grapes.

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