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Today is Cinco de Mayo and you know you’re going to want to drink margaritas. But maybe you’re tired of the regular margarita and want to expand your flavor palette for your favorite tequila cocktail. We’ve got you covered with five very unique, yet delicious margarita recipes that will expand your cocktail horizons.
Italian Margarita
This margarita cocktail gives you an Italian kiss of almonds and oranges for a sweeter interpretation of the classic tequila cocktail.
- 1 Part Tequila (I used Clase Azul Reposado)
- 1 Part Amaretto (I used Disaronno Originale)
- Splash of Orange Liquer such as Triple Sec Cointreau (I used Grand Marnier)
- Splash of Orange Juice
- 2 Parts Sweet and Sour Margarita Mix (I’ve used Tres Agaves, Agalima for lemon fans, and if you’re looking for keto-friendly no sugar substitute Baja Bob’s makes a great mix)
- 1 Orange
- Sugar
Mix all of the ingredients together in a cocktail shaker with ice. Take an orange slice and rub the wedge around the rim of the glass. Then dip the moist rim of the glass in coarse sugar. Pour the drink into the glass and garnish it with an orange slice.
Coco Margarita
Mizina
Have dessert and a drink together with this sweet coconut margarita cocktail.
- 1 Part Tequila (I used Clase Azul Reposado)
- Splash of Orange Liquer such as Triple Sec like Cointreau (I used Grand Marnier)
- 1 Part Coconut Cream (I used Coco Lopez)
- Quick Squeeze of Agave Nectar (I used Wholesome Agave Nectar or try the keto-friendly all-natural sugar-free yacon syrup)
- 1 Lime
Mix tequila, orange liquer, coconut cream, a squeeze of lime, and agave nectar together in a cocktail shaker. Serve on the rocks and garnish with a lime wedge. If you want to get fancy, rub the rim of the glass with the lime and dip the glass into toasted coconut.
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Frozen Passion Fruit Mango Margarita
Get whisked away to a tropical island with this refreshing cocktail for sweet relief on those warm days.
- 1 Part Tequila (I used Clase Azul Reposado)
- Splash of Orange Liquer such as Triple Sec like Cointreau (I used Grand Marnier)
- 2 Parts Frozen Passion Fruit
- 1 Part Frozen Mangos
- Quick Squeeze of Agave Nectar (I used Wholesome Agave Nectar or try the keto-friendly all-natural sugar-free yacon syrup)
- Tajin Seasoning – a tangy, spicy powder made frmo chile peppers, salt, and dehydrated lime juice
- 1 Lime
Blend tequila, orange liquer, mangos, passion fruit and agave nectar in blender with some ice. Take a lime slice and rub the wedge around the rim of the glass. Then dip the moist rim of the glass in the Tajin seasoning. Pour the drink into the glass and serve. Garnish with a lime slice if you would like. If you want to push your taste boundaries even more, consider blending three basil leaves in the drink to give it a more sophisticated flavor.
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Spicy Pineapple Habanero Margarita
This fantastic margarita recipe brings just enough heat and just enough sweet.
- 1 Part Tequila (I used Clase Azul Reposado)
- 1 Habanero Pepper
- 1 Part Pineapple Juice
- Splash of Orange Liquer such as Triple Sec like Cointreau (I used Grand Marnier)
- Quick Squeeze of Agave Nectar (I used Wholesome Agave Nectar or try the keto-friendly all-natural sugar-free yacon syrup)
- 1 Lime
- Salt
Cut habanero pepper in half and remove seeds. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until they start to blister, flip and do the same to the other side. Mix the tequila, triple sec, pineapple juice, a squeeze of lime juice, and agave together and add the cooked habaneros. Muddle the peppers so that the habaneros can add the heat to the cocktail. Let the mixture sit for at least 15 minutes to overnight depending on how hot you want your cocktails. Take a lime slice and rub the wedge around the rim of the glass. Then dip the moist rim of the glass in coarse salt. Pour the drink into the glass and serve. Garnish with a lime slice.
Prickly Pear Margarita
R. Ressner
The ladies will love the fuschia-color and the sweetness of these margaritas that are flavored with the fruit that grows on a cactus.
- 2 Parts Tequila (I used Clase Azul Reposado)
- 1 Part Orange Liquer such as Triple Sec like Cointreau (I used Grand Marnier)
- Splash of Prickly Pear Syrup (I used Cheris Desert Harvest)
- 2 Parts Coconut Water
- 1 Lime
- Salt
Mix the tequila, orange liquer, coconut water, squeeze of lime, and prickly pear syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim of the glass in coarse salt. Add ice to the glass and pour the drink in glass. Garnish with a lime slice.