Margarita Madness: 4 Unique Margarita Recipes to Shake Up Your Next Fiesta

There’s never a wrong time for a margarita, but there’s something extra special about sipping one in the summertime. While we love a classic marg on the rocks, sometimes you need to shake things up — literally — with unique margarita recipes that will keep things fresh all season long.

After some research and experimenting, we’ve created four one-of-a-kind margarita recipes that are the epitome of summertime flavors. They’re fruity, fizzy, tangy, and totally outside the salted rim of ordinary. Whether you’re hosting taco night, planning a party, or just feel like being a little extra on a Thursday, these fun twists are guaranteed to put the ‘ole!’ in your summer cocktail game.

 

4 Unique Margarita Recipes That Are Perfect for Summertime:

 

1. Blackberry Lemonade Margarita

A little sweet, a little tart, and very purple. This bold beauty brings fresh blackberries and lemonade together for a summer-ready sip.

What You’ll Need:

• 1½–2 cups fresh blackberries (rinsed and drained)
• 1–2 tbsp sugar (to taste)
• 4 oz lemonade (prepared)
• 4 oz silver tequila
• 2 lemons (zest one, juice both)
• Extra sugar for rimming

To Make It:

1. Blend blackberries until smooth, then strain through a fine mesh sieve.
2. Stir in sugar and lemon zest to make the puree.
3. Rim your glass in sugar.
4. Shake lemon juice, blackberry puree, lemonade, and tequila with ice.
5. Pour over fresh ice and enjoy!

 

2. Champagne Margarita

Why choose between bubbles and tequila when you can have both? This sparkling showstopper is part margarita, part mimosa, all party.

What You’ll Need:

• 4 tbsp lime or key lime juice
• 2 oz silver tequila (we love Hornitos Plata)
• 2 oz pineapple juice
• 2 oz triple sec
• 1 bottle Champagne or Prosecco
• Lime wedges + kosher salt for garnish

To Make It:

• Rim glasses with salt.
• Shake lime juice, tequila, pineapple juice, and triple sec with ice.
• Pour into glasses and top with chilled Champagne.
• Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

 

3. Cherry Limeade Margarita

Think of this as the grown-up version of your favorite drive-thru treat—except with tequila. A little nostalgic, a lot delicious.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 can frozen limeade concentrate
• 1 can water (just reuse the limeade can)
• 2 tbsp grenadine
• 3 tbsp tequila
• Ice
• Maraschino cherries + lime slices for garnish

To Make It:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and fill with ice.
2. Blend on high until smooth.
3. Pour into glasses and top with cherries and lime slices.

 

4. Blood Orange Margarita

A bold and beautiful twist that’s citrusy, slightly sweet, and just dramatic enough to match your summer vibes.

What You’ll Need:

• 6 oz blood orange juice
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 4 oz silver tequila
• 2 oz triple sec
• Limes + kosher salt for garnish

To Make It:

1. Rim glasses with salt.
2. Shake all ingredients with ice.
3. Pour over fresh ice and garnish with lime.

 

Ready to Try These Unique Margarita Recipes?

Whether you’re mixing things up for a party, a potluck, or just a random Tuesday night, these unique margarita recipes bring the flavor (and the fun). And hey, if you don’t feel like playing bartender, you can always join us at Amigo Mexican Restaurant—our margaritas are legendary, and we do the shaking for you.

 

Head to the Closest Amigo Location Near You for Happy Hour:

*Note: Happy Hour varies from Amigo to Amigo—check with the location nearest you for times and specials!

 

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