According to Brown-Forman, Americans drink an unbelievable 185,000 margaritas an hour. If that is a yearly average, Cinco de Mayo consumption is probably off the charts. Bars and restaurants all over town create specials leading up to the event to get patrons into their bars and our website traffic goes through the roof of people searching for margarita recipes. If you are going to a party or just making margaritas at home, below are the top 5 Cinco de Mayo margarita recipes.
Cinco De Mayo Margarita Recipes
Strawberry Margarita
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz blanco tequila
- 1/2 oz orange liqueur
- 1/2 oz strawberry schnapps
- 1/2 oz Margarita Texas Mix
- 1 oz fresh or frozen strawberries
- 1/2 cup ice
DIRECTIONS
Rub rim of glass with a rind of lime and dip in salt or sugar. Pour all ingredients into blender, blend until slushy and serve.
Watermelon Margarita
INGREDIENTS
- 1 1/2 oz tequila
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 3/4 oz Midori
- 2 oz sour mix (suggested: Margarita Texas Mix)
- 6 oz cubed, seeded watermelon
- 8 oz ice
DIRECTIONS
Blend all ingredients together; serve in a 14-ounce glass. Garnish with lime and watermelon wedge.
Blue Lagoon Margarita
INGREDIENTS
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Blue Curacao
- Splash of Margarita Texas Mix
- 1 oz Pineapple Juice
DIRECTIONS
Mix ingredients in shaker with ice. Strain into margarita glass filled with ice, garnished with lime. Squeeze some lime juice over the top and serve.
Pineapple Margarita
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups Margarita Texas Mix
- 2 cups Blanco tequila
- 2 cups orange liqueur
- 2 1/2 cups fresh pineapple juice
- Pineapple slices for garnish
DIRECTIONS
Pour all ingredients into shaker, shake and pour over ice. Garnish with fresh pineapples.
Banana Margarita
INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz blanco tequila
- 6 oz Margarita Texas Mix
- 4 oz triple sec
- 6 cups ice
- 2 bananas
- 1/4 cup coarse granulated sugar
DIRECTIONS
Sugar the rims of your margarita glasses. In a blender, combine all ingredients and blend until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve.
What type of margaritas are you making this Cinco De Mayo? Leave a comment below and let us know your favorite.
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