Must-Have Margaritas

Mmmmm... Margaritas

There's no better way to enjoy a warm afternoon than with a frosty glass of tequila, lime juice, and your favorite accents. Start the party with a fresh Cucumber Margarita, garnished with lime.

Recipe: Cucumber Margaritas

Strawberry-Banana Margarita

What do you get when you combine a strawberry-banana smoothie with tequila and triple sec? This sweet, fruity margarita.

Recipe: Strawberry-Banana Margarita

Lime Sorbet Margaritas

For a fresh twist on the traditional frozen margarita, pour tequila over scoops of tart lime sorbet for a refreshing cocktail you can eat with a spoon.

Recipe: Lime Sorbet Margaritas

Blue Margarita

Forgo the long list of ingredients and pick a winner that features only four. Start with frozen margarita mix, and add tequila, liqueur, and lime juice. It's the perfect drink to serve poolside.

Recipe: Blue Margarita

Margarita Sunrise

Add sass to the traditional cocktail by mixing in lemon-lime soda or club soda. The carbonation gives the drink a light, refreshing feeling. This recipe makes one serving, so it's easily multiplied to accommodate small or large gatherings.

Recipe: Margarita Sunrise

Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

Use leftover watermelon to add sweet flavor and fun color to this lime drink. If you like your watermelon with a sprinkle of salt, try this cocktail with a salt rim instead of sugar.

Recipe: Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

Pomegranate Margaritas

Celebrate under the stars with a ruby red margarita. Usually, margaritas come with a salt rim, but this beauty shines with a sparkling sugar topping. It's the perfect complement to the tart frozen limeade concentrate and cranberry juice.

Recipe: Pomegranate Margaritas

Jamaica Margaritas

Make a welcoming drink with fragrant hibiscus blossoms. The slightly tart blossoms steep in a sugar-and-water mixture, resulting in a fresh and tangy drink. Serve over ice, and garnish with lime.

Recipe: Jamaica Margaritas

Frozen Cranberry Margaritos

Mix it up and serve margaritos–a tasty cross between a margarita and a mojito. Blend frozen mojito mix with tequila, cranberry sauce, orange liqueur, and lime juice for a satisfyingly sweet summer concoction.

Recipe: Frozen Cranberry Margaritos

Margarita Granita

Make an adults-only dessert drink that calls for a spoon. Granita comes from the Italian word for "ice," so enjoy this tasty grown-up version of a slushy, made with gold tequila and lime rind.

Recipe: Margarita Granita

Raspberry "Sangre" Margaritas

Serve this recipe for a party–you can make the raspberry mixture up to a day ahead, then simply add tequila and triple sec and blend with crushed ice before serving. Add a sugar rim and fresh raspberry garnish, and call it this summer's signature cocktail.

Recipe: Raspberry Margaritas

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