Get Ready For The Best Monday Of The Winter Because National Margarita Day Is Here

When you think about a margarita, your mind might wander to summer or your favorite exotic locale. With National Margarita Day falling on Monday, February 22nd, why not kickoff one of your dreary winter weeks with a bang by celebrating the tequila-based treasure? And if you're really feeling crazy, whip up one of these for your next Taco Tuesday.

Stargarita. (Courtesy Photo)

1. Chipotle Cocoa Margarita:

 • 3 Slices of Orange
 • 1 Slice of Lemon
 • 1/4 oz. Light Agave
 • 2 oz. Avión Añejo
 • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
 • Chipotle Powder

Directions: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake vigorously. Strain into a glass that has been rimmed with a mixture of cocoa powder and chipotle powder, and garnish with an orange twist.

2. Stargarita: (Created by Bettina Barnoczki of the Faena Hotel in Miami)

 • 1.5 oz. Patrón Silver Infused with Mint Tea*
 • .5 oz. Patrón Citrónge Mango
 • .5 oz. fresh Lime Juice
 • .5 oz. Star Fruit Puree or Muddled Star Fruit

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake with ice to chill. Strain over fresh ice into a salt-rimmed Collins glass. Garnish with a slice of star fruit and a lime wheel.

* Patrón Silver Infused with Mint Tea: Steep 4 mint tea bags per 12 oz of Patrón Silver for 30 minutes. Remove teabags.

Chipotle Cocoa Margarita, Sweet Heat Margarita, and Hornitos Toro Margarita. (Courtesy Photos)

3. Hornitos Toro Margarita:

 • 2 parts Hornitos® Plata Tequila
 • 3/4 part John DeKuyper & Sons™ O3 Premium Orange Liqueur
 • 1/2 part Lemon Juice
 • 1/2 part Pineapple Juice
 • 2 Pieces of Sage

Directions: Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice and garnish with the sage leaves.

Perfect Pear Margarita. (Courtesy Photo)

4. Sweet Heat Margarita:

 • 1 1/2 parts Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila
 • 1 part Licor 43
 • 1/2 part Tres Agaves Cocktail-Ready Agave Nectar
 • 1 part fresh-squeezed Lime Juice
 • 1/2 fresh Jalapeño Pepper, seeds removed
 • Lime wheel and/or thin Jalapeño strips, for garnish (optional)

Directions: Muddle jalapeño in lime and agave nectar in a shaker. Add ice and Tequila, shake well and strain over into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with lime wheel and/or thin jalapeño strips.

5. Soltado Paleo Lemon Drop: (Created by Cassandra Rosen for Soltado Tequila)

 • 2 oz. Soltado Spicy Añejo Tequila (100% agave)
 • 1 oz. freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
 • 1 oz. Honey Syrup (50:50 honey and water)
 • Mint, for garnish
 • Lemon Wheel, for garnish
 • Sparkling grapefruit water (optional)

Directions: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and add ice. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds, strain into a high ball glass with ice. Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint. Top with sparkling if desired.

Santera Margarita. (Courtesy Photo)

6. Perfect Pear Margarita: (Serves 8)

 • 2 cups Sauza® Signature Blue Silver Tequila
 • 1 cup Simple Syrup
 • 1/2 cup Lime
 • 1/2 cup Lemon
 • 2 peeled Pears, for garnish
 • 8 Rosemary Sprigs, for garnish

Directions: Add ingredients to a pitcher and stir. Pour over ice into margarita glasses. Garnish each with a pear slice and rosemary sprig.

7. Santera Margarita:

 • 2 oz. Santera Reposado Tequila
 • .75 oz. fresh Lime Juice
 • .75 oz. Combier
 • .25 oz. Cointreau

Directions: Combine all ingredients in a shaker. Add ice and shake vigorously. Serve in a cocktail glass.

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