When the clock strikes 5, there’s nothing like a margarita to hit the spot.

Fresh lime juice and bright orange liqueur round out this tequila cocktail.

Pomegranate Margarita

Packed with juicy seeds, a pomegranate margarita add a punch to happy hour.

Southern Living Hibiscus Margarita with Sumac Salt in a glass to serve with a lime wedge

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Grapefruit Margarita

A grapefruit margarita is one of our all-time favorites.

This recipe came to us from mixologistTiffanie Barriere.

A frozen margarita is made by blending all the traditional ingredients with ice.

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Our recipe also adds a can of frozen Limeade concentrate to amplify the citrus flavor.

Mint Margaritas

This margarita is also refreshingly minty, with a good measure of citrus as well.

Then, prepare your glass for the best part of this recipe: the chili-lime seasoning on the rim.

Southern Living Tailgate Margarita in glasses to serve

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Watermelon simple syrup and watermelon juice help load this margarita with fruity flavor.

This pretty pink concoction is sure to become your next signature cocktail.

Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

Freeze the watermelon ahead of time to make this gorgeous, fruit-forward margarita.

cranberry margaritas

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Want to make an alcohol-free sipper?

Skip the tequila and opt for 1/2 cup of orange juice or apple juice instead.

Enter the Texas Margarita, with a double dose of orange from Grand Marnier and fresh-squeeze juice.

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Pink Cadillac Margaritas

Tart cranberry juice gets equal billing with fresh-squeezed lime in thispink bevvy.

For this version, we recommend coating the rim in a mixture of coarse salt and sparkling sugar.

This recipe can be made in batches before the guests arrive and chilled up to four hours.

Grapefruit Margarita by Tiffanie Barriere

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Southern Living Strawberry Margarita in glasses garnished with strawberries

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Southern Living Frozen Margarita in glasses to serve

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Mint Margaritas

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peach margaritas in margarita glasses with lime wheels and a seasoned rim

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Southern Living Watermelon Margaritas in two glasses ready to serve

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Watermelon-Mint Margaritas

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Pink Cadillac Margaritas

Southern Living Non-Alcoholic Margarita in glasses to serve

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