Cheers To National Margarita Day
Friday, February 14th, 2020
Looking for the perfect way to indulge your daydreams of the warm tropics? Grab your favorite MARGARITA of course! All you need is some tequila, salt, lime, cointreau or triple sec — and you have the ingredients for the perfect getaway to celebrate National Margarita Day on Saturday, February 22!
Fun fact: According to traditional lore, the first official drink of having fun was created in 1938 in Mexico. It wasn’t until 1948 that the margarita went “viral” thanks to Dallas socialite Margarita Sames who introduced the drink to her party guests…one of whom was Tommy Hilton. He later added this fabulous drink to the bar menu at his hotels.
Fast forward to the 80s when singer Jimmy Buffet introduced his ode to the famous cocktail, “Margaritaville.” The drink has been popular with the younger generations ever since.
Now, get ready to celebrate as we dive into some of the popular variations of this classic drink!
Classic Margarita
It doesn’t matter what season it is because margaritas are timeless. What better way to end your day than with a CLASSIC margarita. THIS recipe involves a mix of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice…no margarita mix required!
Strawberry Margarita
Who doesn’t love strawberries?! This margarita will take you straight to summer! With five stars and nearly 300 reviews from AllRecipes, you can’t go wrong with the perfect RECIPE that blends frozen strawberries and limeade concentrate.
Mango Margarita
Ready for a good blend of triple sec and tequila? Mango margaritas are another delicious way to celebrate this classic cocktail. THIS recipe only takes ten minutes to make and has enough servings for both you and your besties to enjoy.
Grapefruit Margarita
Grapefruit margaritas are yum! Want to know the secret ingredient to making this refreshing drink a little more amazing? Use fresh grapefruit and lime juice! Try a delish recipe HERE.
Apple Margarita
Looking for a tasty spirit that would be PERFECT for your next party? Try apple margaritas! The secret to making the drink a hit…add some spiced sugar and salt to the rims! Recipe HERE.
It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere…so celebrate National Margarita Day by getting your shaker out with your favorite margarita mix, or head to your favorite watering hole to grab your favorite cocktail. Salud!