Margaritas to sip on with your gal pals.
During the summer, there is nothing more that I want to do than sip on delicious margaritas while hanging out with friends. Throw in some yummy barbecue food or tacos, and you have a tasty, fun-filled night ahead of you.
Margaritas always remind me of summer, perhaps because I have enjoyed them at least a few times on beach vacations. Certain flavors especially bring out the relaxed warmth on gorgeous nights in the summer. Here is a list of the best summer margarita recipes to try out as we move into hotter temperatures.
Frozen Watermelon Margaritas
Something about watermelon just screams summer. Add in the fact that this drink is made into a frozen slush, and you can’t deny it’s a great drink for the hottest season of the year.
Amy Locurto of Living Locurto creates this Frozen Watermelon Margarita Recipe. Combining frozen watermelon and fresh watermelon creates these show-stopping margaritas that will offer a refreshing, sweet, juicy tasting drink.
Alcohol-free alternative:
Try swapping the tequila for some tart cherry juice as a take on a childhood favorite – slushies.
Homemade Pineapple Margaritas
Pineapple margaritas are another excellent option for a summer drink choice. I tend to lean toward any tropical fruit I can get my hands on in the warmer months. It makes me feel as if I’m on vacation down in Mexico without purchasing plane tickets!
Heather creates this Homemade Pineapple Margarita Recipe at The Toasty Kitchen. This delightful recipe offers the sweetness of pineapple and a hint of tang from the lime.
Alcohol-free alternative:
Try a splash of orange juice instead of the triple sec, and substitute sparkling water in place of the tequila. This offers a refreshing, lightly-flavored drink.
Spicy Mango Jalapeño Margaritas
Most people think of sweet and fruity margaritas when planning out a get-together. Depending on who is joining, I sometimes like to offer drinks that are a bit off the cuff. Most people end up enjoying the drink even though it is not what they usually would order at a restaurant.
Leah of the Freutcake blog creates this Spicy Mango Jalapeño Margarita. This tasty drink offers heat, sweetness, and a smokey flavor. An unexpected combination that works perfectly for a grill out.
Alcohol-free alternative:
Replace the Cointreau and tequila with lemonade for a spicy, sweet drink.
Summer Coconut Margarita Recipe
These sweet, creamy margaritas help keep you cool during the summer. These are great paired with any food that is spicy – I’m looking at you, tacos!
Amanda creates this Coconut Margarita Recipe from Burrata and Bubbles. The tartness from the lime juice in this drink creates an incredible contrast with the sweetness from the coconut.
Alcohol-free alternative:
Swap out the tequila and triple sec for coconut water and enjoy a light, creamy variation of this drink.
Homemade Margarita Recipe for Summer
When all else fails, you can always whip up some traditional margaritas. These margaritas are sure to go with any food and be loved by all of your friends. You can’t go wrong with these!
Julie Blanner creates this Homemade Margarita Recipe from Julieblanner.com. This summertime margarita recipe is super easy to make and offers the traditional margarita flavor everyone loves.
Alcohol-free alternative:
You can leave out the tequila and add extra water for an easy limeade.
We hope you enjoy this curation of the best margaritas for summer! Enjoy responsibly and as always, share with us your entertaining pics on Facebook and Instagram @luxymomofficial and use #luxymom so we can find you!