As if we needed an excuse for a cocktail – Cinco de Mayo is here! This weekend we whipped up this Italian Margarita recipe using ingredients we already had and it may be our new favorite drink!

I am a frozen margarita girl from way back…but let’s be real. Sometimes I don’t want to wait for my cocktails to freeze (and blending it with ice just isn’t the same amirite??). When you need a margarita ASAP this hits the spot!

ITALIAN MARGARITA RECIPE

The Amaretto adds a subtle flavor that pairs perfectly with salt or sugar – whichever tickles your taste buds! Which camp are you in? Sweet or salty? This is also incredibly easy to create in a batch – so whether you are serving two or twenty you can whip this up in just a few seconds. {FTC Disclaimer: this post contains affiliate links which means I may make a commission on any sales at no additional cost to you.}

Ingredients:

1 oz Tequila
1 oz Amaretto
1 oz Sweet and Sour mix
4 oz Orange Juice
margarita salt or sugar (I am OBSESSED with cocktail rimmers – see below!!)
lemon, lime, or orange slice

HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN MARGARITA

Step 1: Prepare the glass. Using a lime wedge, trace along the rim of the glass. Dip the rim of the glass in margarita salt or sugar. Fill glass with ice.

Step 2. Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds.

Step 3. Pour over ice and enjoy!

A glass of orange juice on a wooden table, with Margarita recipe

Ok two things. One – You know what goes perfectly with margaritas? GUACAMOLE!! Head on over to Hello Creative Family for 25 guacamole recipes!

Two. We probably have half a dozen cocktail “rimmers” in our liquor cabinet because they add an extra flair to any cocktail and are so inexpensive! Here are a few of our favorites – don’t say I didn’t warn you!

Citrus Jalapeno Margarita Rimmer – guys. If you like a little spice in your margaritas this is a GAME CHANGER. It is also amazing for bloody marys!!
Habanero Heat Cocktail Salt – hear me when I say this one brings the HEAT!! This is for your friend who complains that your bloody marys aren’t spicy enough. We all know that guy.
Lemon Drop Cocktail Sugar – this is for all of you sweet margarita lovers! This is also perfect for all of those fun fruity summer cocktails.
Triple Berry Cocktail Sugar – this link has over a dozen flavor choices and they are all good…but the triple berry makes cosmos that are out of this world!

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