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Nothing satisfies summer thirst like an ice cold margarita. It's the perfect crowd-pleasing cocktail for all your summer parties, from Cinco de Mayo through Labor Day. Whether you prefer yours on the rocks or smoothly blended, we've gathered the top 5 picks to wow your guests.
Everyone loves a classic. Here's a new take on the classic Margarita that kicks it up a notch with a secret ingredient: beer! 1.5 cups quality tequila (try Jose Cuervo 1800, Patron or Agave Anejo).
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Ingredients
- 1.5 cups quality tequila (try Jose Cuervo 1800, Patron or Agave Anejo)
- .5 Cup Grand Marnier
- 1/3 bottle of Beer - makes the margarita taste smoother and ads a hint of carbonation
- 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate (without pulp)
- Juice from 1 lime
- Juice from half a lemon
- Half a Cup of agave nectar
- Ice
Steps
- Simply add the ingredients to a blender and mix it up!
- Pour into a margarita glass and enjoy.
- Recipe based on a version by Vilis Ozlos.
Strawberry Margaritas can be sinfully good when you have the right recipe. And trust us when we say that this is the right recipe. If you're cutting back on sinning or you're watching your waistline, reconcile by telling yourself that strawberry is a fruit.
Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com.
Recipe courtesy of Allrecipes.com.
Ingredients
- 6 fluid ounces tequila
- 2 fluid ounces triple sec
- 8 ounces frozen sliced strawberries in syrup
- 4 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate
Steps
- Fill a blender with ice and crush.
- Pour in the tequila and triple sec.
- Add the strawberries and limeade.
- Blend for 30 seconds or until smooth.
- Serve in margarita glasses with the rims dipped in powdered sugar.
It may sound odd, but hold off your judgment until you try this delicious spin on the margarita. The tartness of the blackberry and the lime play well off each other for a refreshing summer cocktail.
Recipe courtesy of MargaritaTexas.
Recipe courtesy of MargaritaTexas.
Ingredients
- 2 cups blackberries
- 1/2 Cup lime juice
- 3/4 cups white tequila
- 2 cups ice cubes
- 1/4 Cup sugar
Steps
- Puree blackberries in a blender.
- Force puree through a fine sieve into a small bowl and discard solids.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine 1/2 cup puree and remaining ingredients
- and shake well.
Margaritas, delicious as they may be, aren't the most health-conscious beverage. Try our low calorie version for the same great taste that's easy on the scale.
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- Juice of one lime
- 8 oz. tequila
- 6 oz. Grand Marnier
- 4 oz. Presidente Mexican Brandy
Steps
- Put all ingredients into blender and blend.
- Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Mix Mexico's favorite with a Spanish classic and you'll have one delicious drink. Make sure to use Sangria mix and not Sangria with wine, or your guests will be facing one mighty hangover in the morning!
Recipe Courtesy of Texas Margarita.
Recipe Courtesy of Texas Margarita.
Ingredients
- 8 Oz tequila
- 12 Oz margarita mix
- 2 Oz lime juice
- 3 Oz triple sec
- 4 Oz sangria
Steps
- Pour the tequila, margarita mix, lime juice and triple sec into a blender with ice and blend.
- Pour the mixture into the glass until 2/3 full, add the sangria.
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