This National Margarita Day on February 22nd celebrate in style. Be inspired by the beaches of Acapulco and the iconic, ageless cocktail created by Margarita Sames in 1948, who famously said of her instantly classic concoction, a Margarita without Cointreau is not worth its salt.
This year marks the 170th Anniversary of the House of Cointreau – a celebration of all things Cointreau, the heart of cocktail culture and a key ingredient in over 350 classic recipes, including the famous Margarita. Bringing together generations of loved ones, Cointreau is the heart and soul of cocktail culture, and its bold orange flavour and incomparable freshness have solidified its role in cocktail history.
Celebrate the origins of this iconic cocktail with delicious, innovative Margarita inspired cocktails from Cointreau, as well as the classic itself.
Original
The classic, created by Margaret Sames herself.
Ingredients:
30ml Cointreau
50ml Blanco Tequila
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
Method:
– Shake with ice
– Serve in a salt-rimmed margarita glass.
The Spicy Margarita
Bring a little heat to an iconic classic by adding jalapeno and cilantro to your Margarita. Your taste buds may walk on fire, until the subtle sweetness of Cointreau washes over the flame bringing that perfect balance to life.
Ingredients:
30 ml Cointreau
50 ml Tequila
20 ml Fresh Lime Juice
2 slices Jalapeño
2 sprigs Cilantro
Method:
– Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and add ice
– Shake and strain into an iced rocks glass
– Garnish with cilantro and a jalapeño spiral
The Pina Margarita
Nothing brings the beach vibe to life like fresh pineapple juice. Adding a cinnamon-sugar rim provide an indulgent, sweet taste you wouldnt usually get from a margarita – expect the unexpected.
Ingredients:
50ml Tequila
30ml Cointreau
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
10ml Fresh Pineapple Juice
Method:
– Shake all ingredients with ice-
– Strain over ice in a cinnamon sugar rimmed rocks glass
– Garnish with pineapple wedge
The Matcha Margarita
A modern twist on the classic, the vibrant colours and complex flavours will be the highlight of your Margarita Day soiree.
Ingredients:
30ml Cointreau
50ml Tequila
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
½ tbsp matcha green tea powder
Method:
– Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass
– Shake with ice
– Strain over ice in a rocks glass
– Garnish with a lime wheel
The Berry Margarita
The perfect bright, pink twist on a classic, bringing the sweet tastes of summertime to life – inviting to even the most timid tipplers.
Ingredients:
30ml Cointreau
50ml Blanco Tequila
20ml Fresh Lime Juice
3-4 blackberries
Method:
Shake all ingredients with ice
Fine strain over ice in a rocks glass.
Garnish with blackberries.