I Made Margaritas 15 Different Ways!

tequila

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: mezcal

Mezcal offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Triple sec is a more affordable option with a similar sweetness.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a basic sweetener that can be used instead.

Pour 1.5 oz of AR tequila into a shaker with ice.

Add margarita mix and shake.

Pour into a glass to make a simple margarita.

Pour 1.5 oz of additive-free tequila into a shaker.

Add 3/4 oz of Cointreau, 1 oz of simple syrup, and 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice.

Fill with ice and shake.

Grab a salted glass and pour the mixture in to make a classic margarita.

Pour 2 oz of Reposado tequila into a shaker.

Add 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice and 1/2 oz of agave syrup.

Shake and pour into a salted glass to make a Tommy's margarita.

Muddle a thick slice of jalapeno in a shaker.

Add 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 oz of agave syrup, and 2 oz of Blanco tequila.

Add ice and double strain into a glass with ice to make a spicy margarita.

Muddle a thick slice of jalapeno and 1 slice of avocado in a shaker with a couple of cilantro leaves.

Add 1/2 oz of Cointreau, 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/2 oz of agave syrup, and 2 oz of lightly aged Reposado tequila.

Add a pinch of salt and fresh black pepper, then ice and double strain into a salted glass to make a jalapeno avocado margarita.

Pour 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 oz of fresh mango puree, and 3/4 oz of habanero infused agave syrup into a shaker.

Add 1.5 oz of grape tequila and 1/2 oz of Cointreau, then ice.

Dirty dump the ice into a glass rimmed with spicy Chipotle salt to make the Jackie tequila.

Pour 1 oz of banana liqueur into a shaker.

Add 1.5 oz of Añejo or Reposado tequila, 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/4 oz of agave syrup.

Shake and rim a glass with brown sugar or demerara sugar, then pour the mixture in and garnish with plantain chips to make a banana margarita.

Pour 2 oz of Blanco tequila, 3/4 oz of Cointreau, 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/4 oz of agave syrup into a shaker.

Add 2 tsp of orange marmalade and shake.

Double strain into a glass with a large ice cube and garnish with an orange slice to make a breakfast margarita.

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