Helena Jose

With National Margarita Day right around the corner, we’re excited to share these signature spicy, sweet, and salty margarita recipes designed to elevate any celebration. Both visually striking and flavor-forward, these cocktails are made to be sipped, shared, and enjoyed — whether you’re hosting at home or toasting with friends.

From tropical fruit and jalapeño heat to smoky mezcal depth, each Margarita below highlights how versatile the classic formula can be when creativity takes the lead.

Prickly Pear Margarita

Jaya at The Setai

Bright, elegant, and subtly floral, this Prickly Pear Margarita balances citrus and agave with a soft fruit sweetness that feels refined yet playful. The vibrant color alone makes it celebration-ready.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Jaja Tequila Blanco

  • 0.75 oz Cointreau

  • 1.0 oz prickly pear purée

  • 0.5 oz agave syrup

  • 0.75 oz citrus syrup (lime juice)

Directions
Mix all ingredients, shake, and pour over ice cubes in a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and salt rim.

Photo Credit: The Setai, Miami Beach

Kali Margarita

Catch Miami Beach

A Margarita with attitude. Jalapeño-infused tequila meets passionfruit brightness, yuzu acidity, and a subtle Campari bitterness, creating a cocktail that evolves sip after sip — sweet, citrusy, and gently fiery.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz jalapeño-infused Dobel Diamante

  • 1 oz orange passionfruit cordial

  • 0.5 oz yuzu

  • 0.25 oz Grand Marnier

  • 0.25 oz Campari

Directions
Add ingredients to shaker tins. Shake and strain into a rocks glass.

Photo Credit: Catch Restaurants

Smoked Margarita

RosaNegra Miami

For those drawn to smoke and spice, this Margarita layers mezcal depth with chili heat and tropical pineapple sweetness. Bold, aromatic, and unforgettable.
Ingredients

  • 1 oz mezcal

  • 1 oz tequila

  • 0.5 oz chili liqueur

  • 0.5 oz pineapple x serrano chili syrup

  • 0.5 oz lime juice

Directions
Combine all ingredients into a shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and mint sprig.

Photo Credit: Group RosaNegra

National Margarita Day is a reminder that the Margarita isn’t just a cocktail — it’s a canvas. Whether fruity, spicy, or smoky, these recipes invite you to experiment, celebrate, and raise a glass to one of mixology’s most enduring classics.

Cheers to salt on the rim and good company.

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