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    Home » Liqueurs » 7 Flavorful Recipes for Fresh Margaritas on the Rocks

    Published: May 1, 2017 · Modified: Jun 12, 2020 by Anna · This post may contain affiliate links, which means we make a small commission off items you purchase at no additional cost to you.

    7 Flavorful Recipes for Fresh Margaritas on the Rocks

    Calling all margarita lovers! Our list of 7 Flavorful Recipes for Fresh Margaritas on the Rocks is a tasty way to kick off your summer cocktail sipping season. Try one or - better yet - try them all!

    Various glasses filled with different margaritas, this recipe

    Although margaritas can always be enjoyed year-round (and we definitely follow that rule), many people see May as the kickoff to margarita season.

    With warm summer weather and Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, we could think of no better way to honor one of our favorite cocktails than with a collection of 7 of our recipes for Fresh Margaritas on the Rocks.

    You’ll find no blenders and no bottled mixers here. Just the freshest, most flavorful ingredients for your summer sipper.

    Stick with the tried and true fresh margaritas on the rocks recipe (straight from the bartender of our favorite Mexican vacation resort) or sample one of our other flavorful combinations like blueberry, elderflower and key lime. There are no wrong choices here; just a lot of opportunities for delicious “experimentation”. (Tough gig, I know.)

    margarita on the rocks with salt with lime wedge.
    Grand Marnier Margarita
    You only need four ingredients for these top shelf margaritas. Shake one up in minutes!
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    1. We kick off our fresh margaritas on the rocks collection with a Golden Margarita recipe that Lisa discovered on vacation in Mexico. It doesn’t get more authentic than that. This Golden Margarita is our official “house margarita” recipe and might quickly become yours, too

    Blood Orange Margaritas
    Made with freshly squeezed citrus fruits, these smooth, balanced and beautiful margaritas are the tastiest way to banish the winter blahs.
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    2. The gorgeous scarlet color of these Blood Orange Margaritas for a Crowd is irresistible. This citrus twist on a classic lime margarita has just a hint of berry flavor and is a show-stopping option to serve your guests.

    Lowball glass filled with mango margarita and garnished with a fresh lime wedge.
    Easy Mango Margaritas
    Relive that relaxing beach vacation with this smooth Mango Margarita recipe. Mix them up in minutes to get your margarita fix anytime - no blender required!  
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    3. No beach vacation planned? You don’t have to wait for your next warm-weather escape to enjoy a tropical cocktail. This quick and easy Mango Margarita recipe is like chillin' poolside at your favorite resort - all from the comfort of your home.

    Elderflower Margarita
    Today’s 3-ingredient Elderflower Margarita recipe is brought to you just in time for summer sipping season. Cheers!

    4. Although we love elderflower liqueur in many different cocktails (our Elderflower Vodka  Lemonade might just be our second favorite summer cocktail), we were skeptical of including it in a margarita. Silly us. The slightly sweet and floral notes of the elderflower liqueur take the place of simple syrup in this recipe and are the perfect balance to the strongly flavored reposado tequila. The Elderflower Margarita is a must try.

    Pineapple margarita in low ball glass.
    Easy Pineapple Margarita
    This Pineapple Margarita is a tasty twist on a tradtional marg.
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    5. Craving a little kick in your cocktail? This Texas Margarita is for you. Pineapple juice and muddled jalapeño tickle your taste buds in this bold beverage - in a very good way.

    Watermelon margarita in an ice filled glass rimmed with salt and garnished with lime wedges.
    Watermelon Margaritas
    Summer’s heat & humidity are no match for this thirst-quenching Watermelon Margarita recipe. Quick & easy to make at home for yourself or for a crowd!
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    6. Hot summer weather is no match for these refreshing, 5-ingredient Watermelon Margaritas! Loaded with vitamin-rich watermelon juice, these cocktails are a healthier choice for happy hour and come together in minutes to make the BEST summer drink for long, lazy nights on the patio.

    Key Lime Margaritas
    Update your traditional margarita with these 4 ingredient Key Lime Margaritas!
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    7. We know you guys are crazy about our Easy Key Lime Pie recipe, but we didn’t know how you would feel about adding that sweet-tart key lime flavor to a margarita. We shouldn’t have worried. Judging by your response, these 4-ingredient Key Lime Margaritas are tops on your cocktail list, too.

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    About Anna

    Hi, I’m Anna, a former corporate communications nerd turned food fanatic. Turns out I like cooking for others A LOT more than explaining HR policies to them. C’mon over!

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