Margaritas
Though its origin is largely speculative, legend has it that this well-loved cocktail originated in Ensenada, Mexico in the 1940s, created for and named after an ambassador's daughter. Originally made with tequila, triple sec and lime juice, this traditional version is still delicious, but we like to put our own spin on classic margaritas. Try a fruity blend with blood orange, pomegranate or blueberry, or opt for something savory like a jalapeno-basil frozen margarita. Whether you like your margaritas on the rocks or straight up, we have a recipe for every (and any) occasion. Check out F&W's guide and take a trip to Margaritaville without even leaving the house.
![Meyer Lemon Margaritas](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/kvR08vrkN8krwnj4QAfLgCEWsKU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Meyer-Lemon-Margaritas-FT-RECIPE0623-b5b31eeeb7a244bcb366b29cd61b788c.jpg)
Meyer Lemon Mezcal Margarita
![The Green Beast Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/KqAm1yaF-Ln0HX0AZJfWuk_ik6U=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/The-Green-Beast-Margarita-FT-RECIPE0423-87b0fdc8c6964e3e94e1743dec1a76d8.jpg)
3 Extremely Extra Margaritas to Try at Home
![The Green Beast Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/KqAm1yaF-Ln0HX0AZJfWuk_ik6U=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/The-Green-Beast-Margarita-FT-RECIPE0423-87b0fdc8c6964e3e94e1743dec1a76d8.jpg)
Green Beast Margarita
![Sour Cherry Mezcal Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/Nqyq8M5VTPNFUsR-h-HftlovNjc=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Sour-Cherry-Mezcal-Margarita-FT-RECIPE0822-2000-841849a112c94d8db6d273d7e23f4093.jpg)
Sour Cherry Mezcal Margarita
![Blood Orange Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/wew81Z7XLr93nDsm8Ir6O17Qy_Y=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Blood-Orange-Margarita-FT-RECIPE1223-e45e8e37de854bf5a9581fd422bf4de1.jpg)
Blood Orange Margaritas
![Blueberry Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/Emr06sb1JJE_rGz-QJD6IEd5D1s=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/original-201311-r-blueberry-margarita_0-b05ec77502fd4b6c81f545fdbbcde9ed.jpg)
Blueberry Margarita
![Mango Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/JNSp5OE-qVNGLbt862MmIJxcPKM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/201008-xl-mango-margarita-1ecc4d1f56e040628b70f8978067d645.jpg)
Mango Margarita
![Salt Air Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/Hh06Pzo0OaVd3Bl56hWaQURMgS0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-2011-cocktails-chefs-margarita-8a534df45b1849ae88af6e81b4d27def.jpg)
Salt Air Margarita
![Perfect Patron Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/j4DffKIO-Vwo2cKKSJLFXVDYUvE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/2014-c-xl-perfect-patron-margarita-3d0c15b80a8244c3b26a93d6a3de5e6e.jpg)
Perfect Patrón Margarita
![17 Tasty Margaritas to Mix for Cinco de Mayo](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/P07_i-48Xq71xDe-MANssbbOMh8=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-201311-r-blueberry-margarita-34418e1111e047c6a75cbd7d107932a4.jpg)
The 5 Greatest Fruity Margaritas
![Pomegranate Margaritas](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/e9ZexKNGTzd0j19yZG1_T6Lb-FY=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/HD-200511-r-pomegranate-margaritas-8671060821564e0ca4690511ba32fcee.jpg)
Pomegranate Margaritas
![Two pomegranate and tequila cocktails](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/2dE0emhsxU2PpgKTH0-37yqDTos=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/Pomegranate-and-Tequila-Cocktail-FT-BLOG0324-b38699e163ff4e3ab07b31ce2d5027e8.jpg)
Pomegranate Margarita
![Cucumber Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/HvFBa9AErxxX5fTNH_yQySXscjs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cucumber-margarita-FT-RECIPE0324-12f54a1af63147e490a069f47e536196.jpg)
The 12 Best Margarita Recipes
![Spicy Margarita Punch](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/JJi074BxGQc5VMsMZqInVAb77mU=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/spicy-margarita-punch-XL-RECIPE0517-ac535047804e44aa845ee9c1f17dbc11.jpg)
Spicy Margarita Punch
![Mezcal Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/iupgI0Z8G1-pbSWE1PGgutBvs_A=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/mezcal-margarita-FT-RECIPE0920-88066a4a8db24d73970b97e31e78b229.jpg)
Mezcal Margarita
![The Rock's Pomegranate Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/yY_WZ-N3RfjMbodsDtCfoHEFyO0=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/the-rock-pomegranate-margarita-FT-RECIPE0921-dc837782de5e44cd877c2966925890a9.jpg)
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson's Perfect Pomegranate Margarita
![Tequila Cocktails](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/KsaL4k3VqUGaqotyTqBQ4YahUJQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/tequila-cocktails-FT-BLOG0520-06ac50d577b34cb0bcf5cbac7ebdb57f.jpg)
2 Classic Tequila Drinks You Can Riff On Forever
![Charred Citrus Margaritas](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/rOS5-EGT6q_HDJ6AdYC36UOhR1o=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/fwcooks-charred-citrus-margaritas-ft-_recipe2019_141-2000-762ff04c00a84bd78791d46a5442c107.jpg)
Charred Citrus Margaritas
![Frozen Cucumber Margaritas](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/9J-kmLRPC-X101ZtYN1Iay3qjRM=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/frozen-cucumber-margaritas-withchili-sumac-salt-FT-RECIPE0819-cbf266f65c5a407cb76aeab8bd816dec.jpg)
Frozen Cucumber Margaritas with Chili-Sumac Salt
![winter cocktails](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/U3laFNXP4Qo-QceSKqXlBQy76Vs=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/cold-weather-margaritas-FT-RECIPE0222-f3a2978379e24566bd7c12cdddf7c44e.jpg)
4 Ways to Winterize Your Summer Cocktail
![Gingerbread Margarita](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/jKW-a2cEAfUjNYetyge59wTw_RE=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/gingerbread-margarita-XL-RECIPE0222-8f4344aa49d24656bf31b8c3925022df.jpg)
Gingerbread Margarita
![Grape Margarita Paletas Recipe](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/DqwqXPS6P45YL1PUpgi2g1uGijw=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/grape-margarita-paletas-FT-RECIPE0820-3967dbf579664b9c8884d73a021c55b5.jpg)
Grape-Margarita Paletas
![Card Placeholder Image](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/qGZ2CDjfKbQd64oZqCu4DfpHwMQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/defaultimageplaceholder-9fd5e1075cd244b190106553700abb99.png)
Ginger Margarita
![Card Placeholder Image](https://www.foodandwine.com/thmb/qGZ2CDjfKbQd64oZqCu4DfpHwMQ=/282x188/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/defaultimageplaceholder-9fd5e1075cd244b190106553700abb99.png)
Ginger Margarita