If your Cinco de Mayo tradition involves mixing a margarita, these are the recipes for you. We’ve got a Classic Margarita of course, plus fruity twists. But that tequila-lime pairing is delicious in much more than just a cocktail glass: think marinades, sauces, glazes, and dressings for steaks, chicken, ribs and salads. These recipes are perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any occasion when a margarita is calling your name.
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RecipeFresh Cherry Maragarita
Muddled sweet cherries add a burst of bright color to the classic Mexican cocktail. -
RecipeMargarita-Marinated Skirt Steak
The juicy grilled skirt steak here is marinated in the elements of a margarita—lime, tequila and Cointreau—then topped with a spicy grilled tomatillo salsa. -
RecipeBlueberry Salad with Tequila-Lime Syrup
A margarita-inspired syrup enhances the tart-sweet flavor of this fun tropical, 5-star fruit salad. -
RecipeTex-Mex Chicken Under a Brick
Chicken under a brick was born in Italy, but the Mexican version, pollo a la piedra (chicken under a stone), was Steven Raichlen’s inspiration for a Tex-Mex rendition flavored with cilantro, chiles, lime, and tequila. He uses some of the ingredients as a marinade and some for a quick salsa to serve with the chicken. -
RecipeClassic Margarita
In Joanne Weir’s excellent margarita, freshly squeezed lime juice—never bottled—has plenty of citrus flavor, and agave syrup sweetens and complements the agave flavors in the tequila. -
RecipeMargarita-Glazed Baby Back Ribs
Tequila and fresh citrus are a great combo in margaritas and also with pork ribs. The tequila’s bite and the acidic orange and lime juices cut through the rich, fatty meat. In this recipe, the marinade is transformed into both a glaze and a dipping sauce for the ribs. -
RecipeTequila-Chipotle Shrimp Tostadas with Lime & Sour Cream
Fried corn tortillas (tostadas) are a great base for spicy shrimp and zingy sour cream. You’ll want to use your hands to eat these, but be forewarned: unlike the drink, these margarita-inspired tostadas make for messy eating. -
RecipeTex-Mex Chicken Salad with Tomatoes & Avocados
Tequila and orange marmalade in the marinade and fresh lime juice (along with some serious minced chile peppers) in the dressing come together to flavor this fresh salad that tastes like Mexico. -
RecipeTequila-Lime Marmalade
Preserving meets mixology in this tangy spread. And just think of what you can do with it! A long simmer gives the marmalade an assertive flavor, making it equally suitable for both sweet and savory cooking. Try using it as a glaze on chicken, brushing it on in the final stages of cooking. -
RecipePeach-Basil Margarita
Humm. . .what to do with a bottle of peach liqueur? Try this refreshing cocktail, which brings a sweet, herbal twist to the classic Margarita. -
RecipeGrilled Shrimp “Margaritas” with Avocados & Tomatoes
Want to put a twist on your shrimp cocktail? Make it a margarita! An interesting mix of tequila, lime, orange juice, ketchup, and Tabasco flavor the shrimp in this festive, summery starter.
