National Margarita Day is coming up on Thursday, Feb. 22 and we bring you several creative cocktails to liven up the celebrations. Whether you’re looking to perfect the classic marg, prefer a trendy variation like the Picante (spicy) margarita or if you want an unexpected version like a Cilantro Margarita, Milagro Tequila offers endless options to try out at home, welcoming you to the brighter side of tequila.

The Freshest Margarita
Ingredients: 

• 2 parts Milagro Silver
• ¾ parts agave nectar*
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• 1 lime wheel

Preparation: Pour all ingredients into a Boston shaker, add ice, shake and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. * Or Substitute with Simple Syrup. This cocktail will bring tequila fans to the Brighter Side of Tequila.

Picante Margarita
Courtesy of Luis Lopez, Milagro Tequila West Coast Brand Ambassador

Ingredients:

• 2 parts Milagro Silver
• 1 part Fresh lime juice
• ¾ part Agave nectar
• ¼ part Tabasco hot sauce (3-4 dashes of hot sauce)
• 3 slices of cucumber

Method: First muddle 2 cucumber slices in shaker before adding any other ingredients. Then add the rest of ingredients with fresh ice and give it a shake for 5-10 seconds next strain and pour into a rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with the remaining cucumber wheel and enjoy. Salud mi gente! This margarita is perfect for a refreshing yet, spicy drink. 

Cucumber Watermelon Margarita
Ingredients:

• 2 parts Milagro Silver
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• ¾ parts agave nectar*
• 4 parts watermelon chunks
• 2 slices cucumber
• Tajin
• 1 Cucumber spear
• 1 Watermelon spear

Method: Muddle watermelon and cucumber in a Boston shaker. Add remaining ingredients and ice. Shake vigorously and strain over fresh ice into a rocks glass. Garnish with Tajin dusted watermelon and cucumber spears. * Or Substitute with Simple Syrup. Join us at the Brighter Side of Tequila with the refreshingly delicious Cucumber Watermelon Marg.

Cilantro Margarita
Ingredients:

• 2 parts Milagro Silver
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• 2/4 part agave nectar*
• Fresh cilantro
• 1 lime wheel 
• 1 cilantro sprig
• Smoked salt

Method: Pour all ingredients into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel, cilantro and smoked salt rim. * Or Substitute with Simple Syrup. Another great option to join us at the Brighter Side of Tequila!

Select Margarita
Ingredients:

• 2 parts Milagro Select Silver
• 1 part fresh lime juice
• ½ part agave nectar*
• 1 lime twist

Method: Pour all ingredients into a Boston shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail coupe. Garnish with a lime twist. * Or Substitute with Simple Syrup. A take on the Freshest Margarita, but with Milagro Select, this margarita is refreshing and delicious.  

Milagro Silver [$24.99]

• Milagro Silver is a 100% blue agave tequila renowned for its bright, fresh agave flavor and exceptional smoothness, bringing tequila fans to the Brighter Side of Tequila.
  • COLOR: Crystal Clear with Silver Hues
  • NOSE: Lemon Grass, Citrus and Black Pepper
  • TASTE: Bright Fresh Agave, Citrus and Pear

Milagro Reposado [$24.99)
Milagro Reposado is a 100% blue agave tequila which is rested in American oak barrels for 2-4 months. Every sip of Milagro Reposado delivers delicious notes of warm caramel and vanilla, and ends with surprising – yet subtle – notes of spice. Milagro Reposado is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or used to create your new favorite cocktail.  

• • COLOR: Bright, Golden Straw with Blonde Hues
  • NOSE: Vanilla, Caramel and Cooking Spices
  • TASTE: Caramel, Peach and Black Pepper

Milagro Añejo [$34.99] 

• Milagro Añejo is a 100% blue agave tequila which is aged in American oak barrels for 12-14 months. The aging results in a taste that is smooth, refined and still agave-forward. Milagro Añejo is best enjoyed neat, on the rocks or in your favorite tequila cocktail.
  • COLOR: Light Amber with Golden Hues
  • NOSE: Oak, Orange and Toasted Coconut
  • TASTE: Rich Agave, Stone Fruit and Butterscotch

Milagro Select Silver [$39.99]

• Milagro Select Silver is a 100% blue agave tequila. Unlike most silver tequilas, our tequila is mellowed in both American and French oak barrels for an average of 45 days, resulting in a fine sipping tequila that is perfectly balanced and full-bodied. Discover the superior taste of Milagro Select Silver neat or on the rocks with a sprig of mint, or in a high-end margarita
• COLOR: Brilliant with Platinum Hues
• NOSE: Floral, Grapefruit and Mint
• TASTE: Bright Agave, Vanilla, Black Pepper and Mint with a Dry Finish

Milagro Select Reposado [$44.99]

• Milagro Select Reposado is a 100% blue agave tequila which is rested in both American and French oak barrels for 4 – 6 months, yielding a smooth, complex spirit that is a perfect balance of agave and oak. Discover the superior taste of Milagro Select Reposado neat or on the rocks with a twist of orange or in a high-end Paloma.
  • COLOR: Brilliant, Golden Straw with Platinum Hues
  • NOSE: Cinnamon, Caramel & Light Oak Tones
  • TASTE: Vanilla, Caramel, All Spice and Oak with a Balanced, Dry Finish

Milagro Select Añejo [$54.99]

• Select Barrel Reserve Añejo is a 100% blue agave tequila which is aged in both American and French oak barrels for 18- 24 months. This Añejo is an intriguing mix of sweetness and oak that is smooth and full-bodied. Discover the superior taste of Milagro Select Añejo neat or on the rocks with freshly grated Mexican chocolate or in a Tequila-based Old-Fashioned.
  • COLOR:  Deep Amber with Golden Hues
  • NOSE:  Rich Oak, Stone Fruit, Toasted Nuts and Unsweetened Chocolate
  • TASTE: Maple, Chocolate, Vanilla and Deep Oak Tones with a Spicy, Dry Finish