It’s one of those cocktails that says “summer” any time of year and “party” any time of day (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!). We’ve put together a collection of delicious Margarita recipes for you to make, as well as places to travel to, to enjoy them. Use our guide to help you celebrate National Margarita Day, February 22 of each year. Click on each title for details.

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National Margarita Day Recipes from our Travels

Slim & Spicy Margarita from Celebrity Cruises

Get this cocktail onboard Celebrity Beyond’s Sunset Bar and the upcoming Celebrity Ascent launching December 2023.

Ingredients:
2 slices of jalapeno
1 oz. fresh lime juice
3/4 oz agave syrup
2 oz. Teremana Tequila Silver or similar
Rim glass with Tajin salt

Method:
Muddle the two slices of jalapeno in a cocktail shaker.
Add all of the ingredients.
Add ice and shake vigorously.
Double-strain and serve over ice in a “rocks” glass, rimmed with Tajin salt.

Top tips from Celebrity Cruises’ Beverage Director, Daniele Salomone:
Tip #1: 
Infuse your tequila with jalapeños for 12 hours beforehand to unleash even more spice when you make your cocktail. 

Tip #2: 
Think about garnishes that you personally like to add a little bit of pizzazz to your cocktail. Some ideas could be a slice of cucumber for freshness or adding a dash of orange juice for a more citrus flavor. 

Tip #3:
This recipe calls for Tajin Salt on the rim, however you could try a Chili Lime Salt or other Seasoned Salt to enrich your cocktail. 

Slim & Spicy Margarita Recipe. Photo courtesy Celebrity Cruises.

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Here are links to some more margarita recipes:

Spice things up with this Tommy Bahama Mango Habanero Margarita Recipe

Mango Habanero Margarita.

Or either of these variations on a Cucumber Chili Margarita

Cucumber Chili Margarita.

Get ready for National Tequila Day in July with these recipes, including a few festive margaritas.

The spicy Dano-Rita Margarita. Photo courtesy Dano’s Tequila.

National Margarita Day Travel Inspiration

Santa Fe, New Mexico has a Margarita Trail that not only lets you try some really inventive cocktails, but it guides you to some stellar restaurants and bars. Enjoy our podcast conversation with the organizers and mixologists behind the Trail.   

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Enjoy a variety of margaritas by the pool at the SaltRock Southwest Kitchen in the Amara Resort and Spa in Sedona, Arizona.

The craft Margarita and shimmering water feature were refreshing.