12 Margarita Recipes for National Margarita Day

Today is President’s Day and we all know what that means – just two more days until National Margarita Day 2012! National Margarita day is celebrated every February 22nd and in honor of this most sacred of all holidays, we happily present our list of 12 margarita recipes for you to enjoy.

1. The Classic

Tequila. Cointreau. Simple Syrup. Lime. Shake with ice and enjoy. This recipe never gets old and works every time. It goes without saying that using good tequila is essential.

Get the full recipe for these The Classic over at Confections of a Foodie Bride.

2. Chili Lime Margarita

Spicy and refreshing, the chili lime margarita takes the classic to the next level by adding heat with jalapeno simple syrup. A great and different option for a hot summer day.

Get the full recipe for these The Classic over at My Life as a Mrs.

3. Margarita Popsicles

Honestly, I’m ashamed and embarrassed that I hadn’t thought of this years ago. Margarita popsicles! The beauty and simplicity of it amazes me.

Get the full recipe for these Margarita Popsicles over at Confections of a Foodie Bride

4. Fresh Strawberry Margaritas

We made these a few nights ago and I have to say – they are great. None of the cloying sweetness you get when you use a blender mix, all of the fresh strawberry taste. I also love the ball jar serving suggestion.

Get the full recipe for these Fresh Strawberry Margaritas over at How Sweet It Is

5. Chocolate Margarita

I think we can all agree that Mexican chefs know how to do it right. First guacamole. Then churros. Then mole – that delicious, spicy, chocolate sauce. This margarita takes the mole concept a step forward and combines chocolate with tequila to make what looks like an incredible dessert cocktail.

Get the full recipe for these Chocolate Margarita over at Sweet Life

6. Margarita Cupcakes

With these margarita cupcakes, you can enjoy the margarita without the hangover! Or, if you’re like me, enjoy them along with a refreshing margarita! Either way, these look delish.

Get the full recipe for these Margarita Cupcakes over at Sweet Revelations

7. Grapefruit Margaritas

When I think of grapefruit, I think of the awful 80s grapefruit diet fad; women with big hair sadly eating grapefruit after grapefruit in the hopes of shedding a few pounds. Because of this association, I’ve never really been able to get into eating grapefruit. This margarita recipe is the perfect antidote to my negative grapefruit association.

Get the full recipe for these Grapefruit Margaritas over at Sweet Revelations

8. Skinny Margarita

While we’re on the topic of watching your waistline, I’ll share the margarita recipe I use most frequently. What I like about this recipe is that it’s a no-nonsense approach to margarita drinking. All calories should come from booze – everything else is just filler! This is very similar to The Classic, but without the simple syrup.

Get the full recipe for these Skinny Margarita over at Skinnytaste

9. Watermelon Margaritas

These margaritas are a summer staple in my house. Get a big watermelon, run it through the juicer, mix and voila! Summer in a glass!

Get the full recipe for these Watermelon Margaritas over at Crepes of Wrath

10. Avocado Margarita Jello Shots

I have a deep love for anything avocado, so I’m intrigued by this recipe. No promises that it won’t have a strange consistency but I think the taste will be spot on.

Get the full recipe for these Avocado Margarita Jello Shots over at Top of the Apple

11. Make Ahead Frozen Margaritas

Frozen margaritas are a summer party must-have, but blending them to order is a pain (not to mention a mess). With this recipe, you can make them in advance and have them ready to hand out as your guests walk in the door.

Get the full recipe for these Make Ahead Frozen Margaritas over at The Yummy Life

12. Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita

I love the spa-like, clean look of this margarita with the bite of the jalapeno. Whether or not I have the spice tolerance to actually drink one might be another story but it sure looks gorgeous and I’m sure there’s someone out there with stronger taste buds than me!

Get the full recipe for these Jalapeno Cucumber Margarita over at Confections of a Foodie Bride

Happy National Margarita Day!

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