February 22nd marks National Margarita Day; celebrate with these classics and twists on festive favorites with Ghost Tequila, BOLS and Sama Street.
Spicy Margarita
Elevate your classic margarita recipe with Ghost Tequila. This spicy and sour cocktail is sure to satisfy all your National Margarita Day cravings with an added kick to take your margarita game to the next level.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Ghost Tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- .5 oz Agave Nectar
- Soda of Choice
- Jalapeños (Optional)
- Salt or Tajín to garnish
Method: Add Ghost Tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, agave nectar, and ice to a shaker. Shake vigorously. Rim glass of choice with salt or Tajín. Pour into a glass and top with the soda of choice. Garnish with jalapeños (optional).
Ghost Mango Margarita
Description: Take a classic margarita with a special kick of Ghost Tequila and add sweet mango to make a taste of balanced perfection.
Recipe:
- 2 oz Ghost Tequila
- 1.5 oz Mango Juice
- .75 oz Lime Juice
- .50 oz Agave Syrup
- Mango Slice and Lime Wheel Garnish
Method: Add Ghost Tequila, mango juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and ice to the shaker. Shake vigorously. Pour into the glass of choice and garnish with a slice of mango and a lime wheel.
7 Long Years
Description: Sugar, spice, and everything nice – this Asian spin takes margaritas to a whole new continent of deliciousness.
Recipe (modified for home bartenders):
- 1 oz Ancho Reyes Verde
- 1 oz Blanco Tequila
- 0.75 oz Fresh Pineapple Juice
- 0.75 oz Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz simple syrup
- 7 drops Toasted Sesame Oil
Method: Combine all ingredients into a shaker and shake until chilled. Double strain over a large cube. Garnish with toasted black sesame seeds
BOLS Margarita Azul
Description: Enjoy at home by “DIY’ing it”, or, skip all those steps and get straight to the margarita drinking with the BOLS Ready to Enjoy Cocktail Tubes. Tangy, exciting, and as blue as a tropical vacation, this margarita is a refreshing and simple way to celebrate National Margarita Day.
Recipe:
- 1.5 oz Tequila Partida
- 1 oz Bols Blue Curaçao
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 0.3 oz Simple Syrup
Method: Shake all ingredients and pour into a margarita or coupe glass. If desired, add a salted rim and garnish with a lime wedge. Or, head to a local retailer and purchase a Cocktail Tube.