Close
Raise a glass to the cocktail for all seasons: a margarita on the rocks. These deliciously tangy drinks will please any tequila lover—though you could alsomake them nonalcoholic—and are sure to brighten up any meal or cocktail hour. Recipes like our Prickly Pear Margaritas and Hot Honey Margarita are refreshing and healthy.
01of 15Pineapple Margaritas with No Added SugarView RecipePineapple juice adds plenty of sweetness to this no-sugar-added margarita recipe.
01of 15
Pineapple Margaritas with No Added Sugar
View Recipe
Pineapple juice adds plenty of sweetness to this no-sugar-added margarita recipe.
02of 15Jalapeño MargaritasView RecipeThis reduced-sugar jalapeño margarita is a drink with a kick! We sweeten this zippy cocktail with fresh orange juice and just a touch of simple syrup steeped with slices of jalapeño. If you like the heat, add more chile slices to the sugar mixture.
02of 15
Jalapeño Margaritas
This reduced-sugar jalapeño margarita is a drink with a kick! We sweeten this zippy cocktail with fresh orange juice and just a touch of simple syrup steeped with slices of jalapeño. If you like the heat, add more chile slices to the sugar mixture.
03of 15
Prickly Pear Margaritas
04of 15Watermelon MargaritaView RecipeEvan de NormandieAll you need is a blender to whip up the watermelon base for this refreshing summer cocktail with a splash of silver tequila and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Use the extra DIY watermelon juice to double the recipe or enjoy it on its own.
04of 15
Watermelon Margarita
Evan de Normandie
All you need is a blender to whip up the watermelon base for this refreshing summer cocktail with a splash of silver tequila and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Use the extra DIY watermelon juice to double the recipe or enjoy it on its own.
05of 15Hot Honey MargaritaView RecipeAmy TrayorThis fun tequila cocktail uses hot honey for a twist on the popular spicy margarita. An aged tequila like a reposado works especially well with the earthy and floral flavors of honey. If you prefer a cocktail with slightly less of a kick, feel free to use half regular honey and half hot honey.
05of 15
Hot Honey Margarita
Amy Trayor
This fun tequila cocktail uses hot honey for a twist on the popular spicy margarita. An aged tequila like a reposado works especially well with the earthy and floral flavors of honey. If you prefer a cocktail with slightly less of a kick, feel free to use half regular honey and half hot honey.
06of 15Spicy Mezcal MargaritaView RecipeVictor ProtasioFeel the heat in this zippy mezcal margarita! What’s the difference between tequila and mezcal? Tequila is a type of mezcal. They’re both made from agave, with mezcal traditionally picking up its signature smoky flavor from being cooked in underground pits. We love it paired with a little bit of heat and agave syrup for a touch of sweetness.
06of 15
Spicy Mezcal Margarita
Victor Protasio
Feel the heat in this zippy mezcal margarita! What’s the difference between tequila and mezcal? Tequila is a type of mezcal. They’re both made from agave, with mezcal traditionally picking up its signature smoky flavor from being cooked in underground pits. We love it paired with a little bit of heat and agave syrup for a touch of sweetness.
07of 15Blackberry MargaritaView RecipeFred HardyThis vibrant blackberry margarita is filled with fresh berry flavor. Pureeing the fresh blackberries with a little jam gives the drink additional sweetness without having to make a simple syrup. Diluting with the lime-flavored sparkling water adds a nice effervescence.
07of 15
Blackberry Margarita
Fred Hardy
This vibrant blackberry margarita is filled with fresh berry flavor. Pureeing the fresh blackberries with a little jam gives the drink additional sweetness without having to make a simple syrup. Diluting with the lime-flavored sparkling water adds a nice effervescence.
08of 15Fresh Strawberry MargaritaView RecipeCaitlin BenselThis fresh strawberry margarita is sweet, with a light herbal note from the basil. It’s got the classic margarita taste—with the added benefit of fresh strawberries shining through, making it light and very refreshing.
08of 15
Fresh Strawberry Margarita
Caitlin Bensel
This fresh strawberry margarita is sweet, with a light herbal note from the basil. It’s got the classic margarita taste—with the added benefit of fresh strawberries shining through, making it light and very refreshing.
09of 15Magical Color-Changing MargaritasView RecipePour homemade margarita mix over ice cubes made from blue pea flower tea and watch your cocktail change colors before your eyes without any artificial food dye. It’s sure to be your new favorite party trick. Blue pea flower tea (also called butterfly pea tea) is an herbal tea from Southeast Asia that changes from blue to purple when mixed with an acidic ingredient (like the lime juice in this margarita recipe).
09of 15
Magical Color-Changing Margaritas
Pour homemade margarita mix over ice cubes made from blue pea flower tea and watch your cocktail change colors before your eyes without any artificial food dye. It’s sure to be your new favorite party trick. Blue pea flower tea (also called butterfly pea tea) is an herbal tea from Southeast Asia that changes from blue to purple when mixed with an acidic ingredient (like the lime juice in this margarita recipe).
10of 15Smoky Tajín MargaritaView RecipeThis easy margarita recipe is like vacation in a glass. A bit of the chile-lime seasoning Tajín on the rim of your glass contrasts with the sweet orange and agave.
10of 15
Smoky Tajín Margarita
This easy margarita recipe is like vacation in a glass. A bit of the chile-lime seasoning Tajín on the rim of your glass contrasts with the sweet orange and agave.
11of 15Beet MargaritasView RecipeDrink your vegetables at happy hour with these beet margaritas, also known as “margabeetas.” These cocktails get their gorgeous pink hue naturally from inherently sweet beet juice. You can buy the juice in the produce section of most grocery stores, or juice your own at home.
11of 15
Beet Margaritas
Drink your vegetables at happy hour with these beet margaritas, also known as “margabeetas.” These cocktails get their gorgeous pink hue naturally from inherently sweet beet juice. You can buy the juice in the produce section of most grocery stores, or juice your own at home.
12of 15
Blood Orange Margaritas
13of 15Pomegranate MargaritasView RecipeWho says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long–elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue.
13of 15
Pomegranate Margaritas
Who says margaritas are just for summer? This pomegranate twist on a cocktail favorite is good all year long–elegant enough for the holidays and fun enough for an outdoor barbecue.
14of 15Kumquat MargaritasView RecipeKumquats are bite-size citrus fruit that you can eat whole, including the skins and seeds. Find them in season November through March for a great sweet addition to your traditional margarita recipe.
14of 15
Kumquat Margaritas
Kumquats are bite-size citrus fruit that you can eat whole, including the skins and seeds. Find them in season November through March for a great sweet addition to your traditional margarita recipe.
15of 15Low-Carb MargaritaView RecipeThis skinny margarita recipe saves 150 calories compared to traditional margarita recipes made with syrupy-sweet margarita mix and gets back to the basics–fresh lime juice, tequila and Triple Sec are all you need. Adding lime zest to the salt rim gives great flavor and cuts the salt in half.
15of 15
Low-Carb Margarita
This skinny margarita recipe saves 150 calories compared to traditional margarita recipes made with syrupy-sweet margarita mix and gets back to the basics–fresh lime juice, tequila and Triple Sec are all you need. Adding lime zest to the salt rim gives great flavor and cuts the salt in half.
Was this page helpful?Thanks for your feedback!Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Was this page helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Tell us why!OtherSubmit
Tell us why!
