National Margarita Day is coming up on February 22nd, but let’s be real—the Margarita isn’t just for one day; it’s a year-round favorite, consistently topping the list as America’s most-loved cocktail.
And with tequila booming as the fastest-growing spirits category according to the IWSR, now’s the perfect time to get creative with this iconic drink.

Diageo, the global leader in tequila with nearly a quarter of value share (IWSR, 2023), offers a portfolio of award-winning brands, perfect for any Margarita mood.
Whether you prefer your Margarita bold, simple, spicy or with fruity flair, these recipes from Don Julio, Casamigos, DELEÓN, Astral, 21Seeds, and Mezcal Unión are here to inspire your next cocktail moment.

Tequila Don Julio Spicy Margarita 

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5oz Tequila Don Julio Blanco
• 0.75oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.75oz Agave Syrup
• 1-2 slices of Jalapeño (de-seeded)

Glass: Rocks

Preparation:

Muddle 1-2 slices of de-seeded jalapeños in a cocktail shaker. Add Tequila Don Julio Blanco, fresh lime juice and agave syrup to the shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into a rocks glass over ice.

CASAMIGOS CLASSIC MARGARITA

Makes one serving

Ingredients 

• 1.5 oz. Casamigos Reposado Tequila or Casamigos Blanco Tequila
• .75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• .5 oz. Fresh Orange Juice
• .25 oz. Agave Nectar
• Optional: 1⁄2 Thick Rim Equal Parts Salt/Sugar/Orange Zest
• Garnish: Lime Wheel

Glass: Rocks

Preparation: 

Wet 1⁄2 rim of rocks glass with lime wheel or wedge, then dip into salt mixture. Combine all ingredients into a tin shaker. Add ice, shake vigorously and strain into a small rocks glass. Add fresh ice and garnish.

DELEÓN DeSour Margarita

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

• 1oz DELEÓN Reposado
• 1oz Fresh Lemon Juice
• 0.5oz Agave Nectar
• 0.5oz Red Wine Float

Glass: Rocks

Garnish: Dehydrated Orange

Method: In a shaker, combine DELEÓN Reposado Tequila, lemon juice, and agave nectar. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until the mixture is chilled. Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Carefully pour the red wine over the back of a spoon to float it on top of the cocktail.

Very Berry Margarita

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

• 1.25oz Astral Tequila Blanco
• 0.5oz Fresh Lime Juice
• 0.75oz Simple Syrup
• Crème de Mûre Float

Glassware: Rocks Glass

Garnishes: Lime Wheel + Mint Sprig

Preparation: Shake Astral Tequila Blanco, fresh lime juice and simple syrup with ice. Strain into a rocks glass filled with pebble ice. Float Crème de Mûre over top and garnish with a lime wheel and mint sprig.

Spicy Seed Margarita 

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

• 1.5 oz 21Seeds Cucumber Jalapeño Infused Tequila
• 0.5 oz fresh lime juice
• 0.5 oz simple syrup

Glassware: Rocks Glass

Garnishes: Slice of lime or cucumber

Preparation:

• Place all ingredients into shaker with 1.5 cups of ice. Shake 30 seconds (totally underrated and makes the cocktail), pour into a glass. Garnish with a lime and/or cucumber slice and serve.

Optional: 

• Rub rim of glass with lime wedge and salt the rim (or substitute salt for tajin)
• Add club soda to make it a margarita spritz.

Hibiscus Margarita

Makes one serving

Ingredients:

• 1 oz Mezcal Unión Uno
• 0.50 oz Cointreau
• 0.5 oz Ancho Reyes Original
• 0.5 oz Hibiscus and Cardamom Syrup
• 1 oz Pomegranate Juice
• 0.75 oz Lime Juice

Glassware: Old-Fashioned

Garnishes: Pineapple Triangle + Pink Peppercorn Salt Rim

Preparation: Rim a glass with pink peppercorn salt. Add all ingredients to the shaker. Add ice and shake. Double strain into rimmed glass. Use pineapple triangles as a garnish.