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.