The Margarita is one of the world's most popular cocktails, and there's much more to it than the familiar combination of tequila, lime and orange liqueur. From citrus and herbal notes to tropical flavours and a touch of spice, a few changes in ingredients can give this cocktail a completely different character.

We've put together five Margarita recipes to make at home, with easy-to-follow instructions, ingredients and serving suggestions.

1. Frozen Mango Margarita

Sweet mango, fresh lime and tequila blended into a smooth, frozen cocktail. The Tajín rim adds a slightly spicy, tangy contrast to the sweetness of the fruit.

Ingredients

  • 50 ml tequila
  • 25 ml Cointreau
  • 25 ml fresh lime juice
  • 100 g frozen mango
  • 10 ml agave syrup
  • ½ cup ice
  • Tajín seasoning, for the rim
  • Fresh lime, for garnish

How to Make

  1. Coat the rim of your glass with lime juice and dip it into Tajín seasoning.
  2. Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, frozen mango, agave syrup and ice to a blender.
  3. Blend until smooth and thick, adding a little more ice if needed.
  4. Pour into the prepared glass and garnish with fresh lime.

Glassware: Serve in Urban Bar  1910 Champagne Glass Coupe available at House of Everstyle shop.

2. Aperol Margarita

A bittersweet variation that combines tequila with the orange and herbal notes of Aperol. Orange bitters add depth, while fresh lime keeps the cocktail balanced.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml tequila
  • 30 ml Aperol
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice
  • 15 ml simple syrup
  • 3 dashes orange bitters
  • Salt, for a half rim
  • Orange slice, for garnish

How to Make

  1. Rub a lime wedge along half the rim of a glass and dip it into salt.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Add tequila, Aperol, lime juice, simple syrup and orange bitters.
  4. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with an orange slice.

Glassware: A Koto Old Fashioned Glass by Urban Bar works particularly well for this cocktail.

3. Limoncello & Basil Margarita

Limoncello brings a sweet lemon flavour, while fresh basil adds a subtle herbal aroma. A combination of tequila and orange liqueur gives this Margarita its familiar structure with a distinctly Mediterranean twist.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml tequila
  • 30 ml limoncello
  • 15 ml orange liqueur
  • 22.5 ml fresh lemon juice
  • 8 fresh basil leaves
  • 7.5 ml agave syrup
  • Salt, for a half rim
  • Ice

How to Make

  1. Prepare a half salt rim on your glass.
  2. Place the basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and gently press them to release their aroma.
  3. Add tequila, limoncello, orange liqueur, lemon juice and agave syrup.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake until well chilled.
  5. Double-strain into your prepared glass over fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with a fresh basil leaf or a small sprig.

Glassware: Serve in RIEDEL Spey Whisky, available at House of Everstyle.

4. Kiwi & Coconut Margarita

Fresh kiwi and coconut milk give this Margarita a softer, creamier texture. Lime juice provides acidity, while agave syrup balances the tartness of the kiwi.

Ingredients

  • 60 ml tequila
  • 1 whole kiwi, peeled
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice
  • 30 ml coconut milk
  • 15 ml agave syrup
  • Salt, for a half rim
  • Kiwi wheel, for garnish

How to Make

  1. Prepare a half salt rim on a chilled glass.
  2. Peel the kiwi and muddle it in a cocktail shaker.
  3. Add tequila, lime juice, coconut milk and agave syrup.
  4. Fill with ice and shake vigorously until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and chilled.
  5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice. For a smoother texture, double-strain.
  6. Garnish with a kiwi wheel.

Glassware: Serve in the Urban Bar ZigZag Old Fashioned by Salvatore Calabrese, available at House of Everstyle.

5. Watermelon & Chilli Margarita

Fresh watermelon gives this Margarita a light, juicy sweetness, balanced by lime and a gentle chilli heat. A chilli-salt rim adds an extra kick with every sip.

Ingredients

  • 45 ml tequila
  • 15 ml triple sec
  • 3 slices fresh watermelon, seeds removed
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice
  • 2 slices red chilli
  • 15 ml organic cane sugar syrup
  • Chilli salt, for the rim
  • Watermelon slice, for garnish

How to Make

  1. Coat the rim of your glass with lime juice and dip it into chilli salt.
  2. Add watermelon and red chilli to a cocktail shaker and muddle gently.
  3. Pour in tequila, triple sec, lime juice and cane sugar syrup.
  4. Add ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
  5. Double-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  6. Garnish with a fresh watermelon slice.

Glassware: A RIEDEL Rocks Glass is an excellent choice for serving this Margarita.

The Right Glassware for Your Margarita

A Margarita doesn't always need a traditional wide-rimmed glass. Frozen variations work well in coupes, while Margaritas served over ice can be presented in short tumblers or rocks glasses.

The choice of glass also affects presentation. A wide rim provides space for salt, Tajín or chilli seasoning, while a heavier tumbler is practical for cocktails with plenty of ice and fresh fruit.

At House of Everstyle, you'll find cocktail glassware from RIEDEL and Urban Bar, alongside shakers, strainers, jiggers and other bar tools for preparing your favourite drinks at home.