This Texas Margarita is so refreshing and delicious, making it perfect for Cinco De Mayo. The combination of tequila and cranberry is just the right amount of tartness that pairs so well with salt on the rim of the glass.
If you are looking for another adult cocktail to serve at your potlucks and parties for Cinco De Mayo, then I recommend this tangy and spicy drink. Plus, you could also whip up a batch of these Classic Frozen Margaritas for those that don’t like spice!
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Lone Star Margarita
The history of the margarita is unclear, however it is believed to have originated in Mexico sometime during the 1930s or 1940s. Over time, variations of the margarita have become popular, such as frozen margaritas and flavored margarita. No matter which is your favorite, I think we can all agree it’s a refreshing drink on a hot day.
Why I Love This Recipe
This delicious cocktail recipe is a spicy twist on a classic drink that even your guests will rave about it!
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Easy to make
- Fun to make
- Always a hit at parties
- Great drink to make for a cocktail lover
If you are a fan of margaritas then you may also want to make this Strawberry Margarita Poke Cake for your party or cookout.
Ingredients
You will need a few simple ingredients that you can pick up at your local grocery store or liquor store while you are gathering the other supplies for your get-together.
- Cranberry juice – The cranberry juice adds a refreshing, yet fruity flavor, to your drink.
- Margarita mix – Pick up a bottle of your favorite margarita mix at your local supermarket.
- Tequila- Use a bottle of your favorite tequila brand to make these drinks. I like to use a high quality tequila.
- Raspberry liqueur – This is a sweet, fruity liqueur made from raspberries that adds a unique and flavorful twist to cocktails.
Substitutions
Liqueur: Instead of using raspberry liqueur you could switch it out for orange liqueur or even strawberry if you prefer.
Vodka: Switch the tequila out for vodka, triple sec, or rum if you want to change things up.
Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Do you want to personalize this Texas cocktail recipe? Here are a few ways that you can change it up.
Mild: If you are not a fan of spice, you can leave the jalapenos out of this drink.
Orange: Switch out the cranberry juice for orange juice if you want a a citrus twist to this recipe.
Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You only need a couple bar tools to help you make this refreshing beverage. Gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this tasty drink.
How to Make This Texas Margarita
Making this delicious and spicy margarita is so simple. Just follow the step-by-step instructions and you will have a delicious cocktail in no time at all.
Step 1: Coat the rim of the glass in salt
Run a lime wedge around the edge of your margarita glass, and then dip the rim into the salt.
Step 2: Add the ice to your glass
Add the ice to your glass and set the glass aside.
Step 3: Add the ingredients to a cocktail shaker
Pour all the ingredients, except the raspberry liqueur, into a cocktail shaker. Shake until well combined.
Step 4: Finish the drink and serve
Pour into the rimmed glass. Add the raspberry liqueur and then garnish with additional jalapenos, if desired, before serving.
Serving Suggestions
I love to serve this margarita with our favorite Mexican food like this Shrimp Sheet Pan Fajita recipe or this Pineapple Salsa and Homemade Tortilla Chips.
Pro Tips
- If you don’t like a salt rim on your glass, you could use a lime zest and sugar mixture instead.
- To help reduce the little kick of heat, you can seed the jalapenos first, if desired.
- You can garnish this glass with a slice of jalapeno, orange slice, or a lime wedge.
- Fresh lime juice really works best, but you can use bottled juice in a pinch.
- A coarse salt works best for rimming your glass if you don’t have margarita salt on hand.
FAQs
Do you have questions about this cocktail recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
This drink is best enjoyed freshly made. I don’t recommend storing it for later. So, make them as needed.
The difference is the addition of heat from the jalapenos.
A cocktail without the ice is called “straight up.”
More Drink Recipes
If you like drinks, give these recipes a try:
- Sugar Plum Fairy Cocktail
- Raspberry Cheesecake Smoothie
- Green Smoothie with Spinach and Fruit
- Strawberry Lemonade Margarita
- Banana Margarita
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📋 Recipe
Texas Margarita
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- margarita glasses
Ingredients
- 1 ounce cranberry juice
- 2 ½ ounces margarita mix
- 2 ounces tequila
- ½ ounce raspberry liqueur
- ¼ ounce lime juice
- Jalapeños sliced
- Salt for glass rim
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the edge of your margarita class, and then dip the rim into the salt.
- Add the ice to your glass and set the glass aside.
- Pour all the ingredients except the raspberry liqueur into a cocktail shaker.
- Shake until well combined.
- Pour into the rimmed glass.
- Add the raspberry liqueur and then serve and enjoy.
Notes
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- If you don’t like a salt rim on your glass, you could use a lime zest and sugar mixture instead.
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- To help reduce the heat you can seed the jalapenos first, if desired.
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- You can garnish this glass with a slice of jalapeno, or a lime wedge.