15 Delicious Mexican Margaritas to Make at Home

Ahhh, the classic margarita! Think of it as the refined version of the original margarita concocted by Hererra back in 1938 in his Mexican restaurant.

It’s the most popular of all Mexican margaritas.

And it’s soooo easy to make. Ask any margarita purist, and they’ll tell you the classic margarita recipe only requires three ingredients – tequila, orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec) and fresh-squeezed lime juice.

Serve it on the rocks in a ratio of 3-2-1, the perfect proportions, whether mixing for 2 people or 20.

Want a Cadillac margarita? It’s the “premium” version. The Cadillac margarita recipe calls for a top-shelf tequila and Grand Marnier (a mix of cognac, distilled bitter orange essence and sugar) instead of Triple Sec.

Lower in calories than a regular margarita, the skinny orange margarita here is made with agave nectar instead of a higher-calorie orange liqueur (like Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec).

In fact, it’s about half the calories of a classic margarita! Now you don’t have to feel guilty about having two.

Tip: Fresh juice works best in this orange margarita recipe.

Here’s a wintery twist on the traditional Mexican tequila cocktail.

This cranberry margarita recipe blends the salty flavor of tequila with the slightly sweet tartness of cranberry juice – and tweaks it with a kick of ginger beer.

Who doesn’t love mangos! They make some of the best Mexican margaritas.

You find sweet ripe mangos everywhere in Mexico. But they’re often hard to find in the grocery store at home.

No worries, though. This frozen mango margarita uses pre-cut frozen mango (available in the freezer section).

And if you don’t like mangos, simply substitute frozen strawberries instead.

If you find mango margaritas a little too sweet for your taste, try this spicy pineapple jalapeno margarita. Crushed jalapeno infuses a touch of heat, which tempers the naturally sweet flavor of the pineapple and orange juices.

Don’t forget to rim the edge of the glass with salt and chile for an extra dash of spice!

When it’s hot outside, you want an easy cocktail that's delightfully cool. Say hello to watermelon margaritas!

As a blended slushy-style drink, this frozen watermelon margarita recipe creates a smooth summer sipper that everyone loves.

Skip the tequila for a virgin thirst-quencher.

In the mood to try an unusual take on the traditional Mexican margarita? This coconut kiwi margarita blends coconut milk (for texture and richness) with the subtle tropical flavors of kiwi fruit.

Rim the glass with sugar to enhance the sweetness of this summery cocktail.

For another great twist on the classic Mexican cocktail, whip up a jalapeno cucumber margarita.

The jalapeno adds a hint of heat, while the cucumber cools it down – and it’s all perfectly balanced and refreshing.

Who knew you could make a margarita from apple juice?

A great cocktail for fall, this recipe calls for mezcal, apple juice, lime juice and a dash of cinnamon. (Mezcal is made from the same agave plant as tequila, but the agave is typically roasted in a fire pit, which gives it a smoky savory flavor.)

Cinnamon stir sticks and apple slices make the perfect garnish.

Let’s face it, margaritas can pack more than a few calories. But it’s possible to dial down the caloric hit with this skinny spicy margarita recipe.

Rim the glass with chili salt for an extra explosion of flavor.

Spice, baby, spice. Yes, here’s another spicy margarita!

This jalapeno strawberry margarita recipe is easy to make. A great summer drink, it also pairs perfectly with a BBQ.

A Cinco de Mayo celebration on your mind? Then whip up these spicy peach margaritas. Jalapeno adds some zest.

They’re sweet, tart, citrusy, salty and spicy all at the same time – and bursting with a delicious peach flavor.

Feel free to swap out the peach fruit and substitute strawberries or mango instead.

Bust out the blender! You’re making a slushy pineapple margarita cocktail.

Go easy, and use a bag of frozen pineapple chunks bought from the store. Or if you prefer, freeze some fresh pineapple. Or use chopped fresh pineapple with lots of ice.

For variety, mix up this tequila cocktail by using half frozen peaches and half frozen pineapple.

Sweet but tangy. Subtly spiced. This blood orange margarita is an elevated take on the classic margarita cocktail.

What makes this margarita special? The blood oranges. They’re a type of orange with flesh that’s a deep, dark ruby red in color.

Tip: A reposado (or aged) tequila works particularly well in this margarita recipe. It lends a slightly caramel flavor to the drink.

And now we come full circle (almost), back to original Mexican margaritas, with this simple margarita recipe.

This lime margarita is quick and easy to make – and will have you dreaming of being back on the beach in Mexico in no time.