When it comes to cocktails, I love an old fashioned, spritz or even a tropical Mai Tai, but nothing—nothing—compares to a classic margarita. When well made, it's tangy, salty and a little sweet; the embodiment of a good time. It's also the ideal blank canvas, allowing you to customize it well beyond the typical tequila + triple sec + lime formula. (Spicy? It works! Frozen? Yes, please! On the rocks with a ginger beer floater? Why not?!)
It's no wonder that it's been the most popular cocktail in America for the past 11 years, according to NielsenIQ data, and honestly, it deserves more fanfare. That's why we at PureWow and @Cocktails are declaring May 4th through 10th Margarita Week, a celebration of the drink and our favorite variations on it, ranging from our own creations to the best we've tasted in New York City and beyond.
All week long, @Cocktails will be sharing new recipes, hacks and places to visit (including a restaurant that serves one epic Margarita Tower), so if you aren't following us on Instagram and TikTok, get on it. You won't want to miss this.
In the meantime, savor these 24 margarita recipes, which range from the classic (aka the one drink everyone should master) to riffs for all seasons. I'm really feeling coconut margs this summer, but if you like spice, try the Tajín-Pineapple. If sweet treats are more your thing, scroll all the way until you hit Sorbet Margaritas. There truly is something for everyone (who's over 21, of course).
