Celebrate National Margarita Day this Wednesday, February 22^nd with unique twists on the traditional sip, highlighting current trends in the mixology scene. Whether that means mixing multiple spirits together, or playing with brightly colored ingredients, upgrades from the classic recipe are the key to hosting a top-notch fiesta. Below are a few Tequila Cazadores margarita recipes sure to make your celebration stand out.

From a hibiscus ginger margarita, to a marg made with St-Germain and grapefruit juice, recreating traditional sips is the trend of the season. Mixologist and Tequila Cazadores brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa does just that with his takes on the margarita, adding different flavored purees, bitters and fresh juice with Sal de Gusano on the rim. Crafted with 100% blue agave tequila distilled in the highlands of Arandas, Mexico, your guests won’t have to think twice about toasting seconds.

HIBISCUS GINGER MARGARITA

Crafted by brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa

2 oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado

¾ oz. Perfect Puree Hibiscus

¾ oz. Perfect Puree Ginger Sour

¾ oz. fresh lime juice

2 dashes of Fee brother grapefruit bitters

Top with splash of Topochico mineral water

In a cocktail shaker combine all the ingredients with ice except Topochico, shake and serve over the rocks. Garnish with lime peel and dash of cinnamon powder.

CAZADORES HIGHLAND MARGARITA

Crafted by brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa

2 oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado

½ oz. St-Germain

½ oz. Agave syrup

3 oz. Fresh grapefruit juice

½ oz. Fresh lime juice

Pinch of salt

In a mixing glass combine all the ingredients with ice, shake and serve over the rocks.
Salt optional

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITA

Crafted by brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa

1 ½ oz. Tequila Cazadores Blanco

¾ oz. agave syrup

¾ oz. fresh lime juice

1 oz. perfect puree blood orange

2 dashes grapefruit bitters

Sal de Gusano de Maguey rim

Orange slice garnish

In a mixing glass, add all the ingredients with ice, shake vigorously and serve over the rocks. Garnish with orange slice

JALAPENO MARGARITA

Crafted by brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa

1 ½ part Tequila Cazadores Reposado

½ part premium triple sec (Cointreau)

½ part Agave nectar

½ part lime juice

½ part lemon juice

1 slice of jalapeno

Combine all the ingredients, besides jalapeno with ice. Shake with slice of jalapeno and serve over the rocks. Garnish with lime wedge

PUMPKIN MARGARITA (Pictured above)

Crafted by brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa

1 ½ oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado

1 oz. Bols Pumpkin Spice liquor

2 oz. Orange juice

½ oz. lemon juice

Dash of cinnamon powder

In a cocktail shaker combine all the ingredients with ice, shake and serve over the rocks. Cinnamon sugar rim glass and orange peel for garnish.

WINTER BLACKBERRY GINGER MARGARITA

Crafted by brand ambassador, Manny Hinojosa

1 1/2 oz. Tequila Cazadores Reposado

3/4 oz. Perfect Puree Blackberry

3/4 oz. agave nectar

3/4 oz. Fresh lime juice

1 slice of ginger

Salt rim optional

In a mixing glass muddle slice of ginger add the rest of the ingredients with ice shake vigorously and serve over the rocks. Garnish with lime wheel and fresh blackberry.