This is a special edition of the StayforVacay.com blog, in celebration of National Margarita Day. Observed every February 22nd, the day is set aside to honor the most popular tequila drink. What better way to celebrate this day, then to highlight some favorite margarita recipes? We checked many resources and found some great recipes. As we searched for the favorite Margarita recipe, we found there were so many tasty variations and everyone had their own favorite, so we decided to just give you a few for you to decide. Whether you prefer it over ice or with crushed ice, there is an option for you.
While we’re at it, we are also going to share our video on how to operate the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker. Enjoy margaritas with shaved ice made with this margarita blender. This is a great way to enjoy margaritas. Seas Life Cottage at Margaritaville Resort Orlando comes equipped with the margarita machine ready for you to use when you stay for vacay.
Let’s jump right into the margarita recipes!
Classic Margaritas
You can’t go wrong with the classic margarita recipe. It is simple to make with three key ingredients–tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. The Food Network has a very simple recipe for the classic margarita.
For their recipe, all you need:
- Lime
- Coarse Salt
- Ice
- 1 cup tequila
- 2/3 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/3 cup orange flavored liqueur
- 2 teaspoons superfine sugar
Check out the full recipe at Food Network.
Spicy Margaritas
Now if you want to get fancy, there are endless variations of margaritas, some fruity and some spicy. If you like spicy margaritas, here is a recipe you might try. But beware, it calls for chipotle chili powder and jalapenos!
Frozen Margaritas
To bring your margaritas to the next level, you can use the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker. To make your life easier, we have a short video to show you how to use the margarita mixer. We also included links to the instruction manual and a guide on how to clean it.
Margaritaville has some great recipes to share. Most of these recipes are made to be used with the Margaritaville Frozen Concoction Maker. Key West is a favorite from their list. It combines melon liqueur, pina colada mix, and grenadine to the recipe for that island flavor. Check out the full recipe and a few others they suggest.
Now that you have a few options to get you started, join in the celebration and try out your favorite recipe. Tell us which recipe was your favorite. Or if you have other recipes you enjoy, let us know in the comments below. And as always, follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. Happy National Margarita Day!
