What better way to celebrate National Margarita Day (February 22), than with a few nice recipes to spruce up a classic take on a favorite.

From skinny margaritas, spicy margaritas, to margaritas with orange or a simple lime, needless to say there are a lot of versions. It’s an all-around favorite and we love any opportunity we can get to spread the cheer to celebrate the joyous occasion.

Wild Berry Margarita:

Mezcal Amarás Espadín Joven: Subtle citrus aroma of bergamot and a sweet touch of cherry blossom on the nose. A touch of sandalwood at the start, closing with a hint of sweet ripe mango on the palate. Finishes with a velvety and salted texture before a small cinnamon touch takes over.

Ingredients:

2 oz of Mezcal Amarás Espadin Joven

2 oz of Wild Berry Tea

3 oz of fresh Lime Juice

Mixing:
Add all ingredients to a shaker filled with ice; shake and strain into a cocktail glass; garnish with blackberries and raspberries.

Fiero Margarita:

 Ingredients:

1 ½ oz Patron Silver

¾ oz Martini & Rossi Fiero

¾ oz lime juice

½ oz agave syrup 

Method: Shake and strain into rocks glass with new ice, lime wheel garnish. Salt rim optional. 

PATRÓN St-Rita:

PATRÓN Tequila and ST~GERMAIN Elderflower Liqueur have teamed up with artist and floral visionary, Maurice Harris, to create fresh and joyful takes on the classic Margarita. With every bottle of ST~GERMAIN comprised of up to 1,000 fresh, handpicked elderflower blossoms and tequila’s most popular cocktail, the margarita, actually meaning “daisy” in Spanish, collaborating with Maurice was a natural fit for the super-premium brands. Maurice’s signature floral flourish blooms in these one-of-a-kind cocktails that halo unique flower pairings and garnishes, elevating the classic drink. Try the below twist on your classic margarita!

Ingredients:

1 oz St~Germain

1 ½ oz PATRÓN Silver

¾ oz fresh lime juice

Instructions:

●        Optional salt rim

●        Add all ingredients into a shaker and shake

●        Pour over ice in a rocks glass

818 Tequila:

If all else fails, pick up a bottle of 818 Tequila and make Kendall Jenner’s favorite marg!

If tequila isn’t your thing, not to worry! The below recipe is for you and it’s DELICIOUS!

Mozart Classic Choctail Red Berry Chocolate Temptation:

Ingredients:

1 oz Mozart Coffee Chocolate Liqueur

1 oz Vodka

2/3 oz Raspberry Liqueur

Raspberry puree.

Mixing:

Mix all the ingredients with ice cubes in a cocktail shaker or any screw-top jar. Pour into a cocktail glass filled with about three cubes.  Garnish with a skewer of raspberries.

However you choose to celebrate the day be sure to #drinkresponsibly