Apparently, The Late Jimmy Buffett Didn’t Even Drink Margaritas
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Jimmy Buffett, who passed away at the age of 76, was known for his distinctive island-hopping, margarita-swilling lifestyle.
But the truth was, Buffett hadn't been actually living like that in quite some time.
In a New York Times article from 2018, Buffett said he prefers tequila on the rocks with a little lime since it has less sugar.
Jimmy Buffett, who passed away at the age of 76, made millions of dollars over the years projecting his distinctive island-hopping, margarita-swilling lifestyle.
But the truth was, Buffett hadn't been actually living like that in quite some time. With all the coverage around his death, I came across an article in USA Today from 2020 where the singer admitted he wasn't big on his signature drink anymore:
"Margaritas have gotten very sweet. I like real lime juice; I don't like a lot of sugar," Buffett said. And in a New York Times article from 2018, Buffett said he prefers tequila on the rocks with a little lime since it has less sugar, and is basically a more refined take on the drink that made him famous.
So as the world mourns the man who had us all dreaming of a cheeseburger in paradise, and searing for that last shaker of salt, we encourage everyone to raising a glass—be it a simple tequila on the rocks or a take on the classic. We'll miss you Jimmy.
Classic Margaritas
The margarita, now one of the most popular cocktails in the world, is thought to have started out as the variation on another Prohibition-era drink called the "Daisy." Spanish for "daisy," the marg swapped in tequila for brandy and lime juice for lemon juice, and a classic was born. TMYK!
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Frozen Blue Moscato Margaritas
Wine lovers will absolutely love these margarita slushies because of the tasty addition of sweet moscato. Simply combine all ingredients and blend 'em up! You can make this as frozen or as loose as you want, based on how much ice you use. We love garnishing these with blueberries in the summer (particularly to keep with the bright blue theme), but use whatever fruit you like.
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Salted & Spiced Watermelon Margaritas
This clever recipe combines everything magical about margaritas (tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and a salt rim), with a kick of heat from the fresh jalapeños and refreshing sweetness from the watermelon juice.
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Cadillac Margarita
A Cadillac margarita is basically a higher-end margarita made with a high-quality tequila (typically a reposado) and Grand Marnier. Reposado tequila will have notes of oak and vanilla, making this margarita really stand out.
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Skinny Margaritas
Margaritas are pretty slimmed down (or “skinny”) already, ingredients-wise, so all we’re doing here is removing some of the refined sugar and replacing it with more natural ingredients. This means not only are these “skinny margs” lower in calories, they’ve also got slightly less alcohol (meaning you can enjoy more of them 😉). Win win!
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Peach Margarita
There are a bunch of ways to infuse a drink with fruit like steeping some actual fruit in the alcohol itself or making a syrup out of berries or fruit juice. In this case we have packed peachy goodness into this margarita with two ingredients: peach schnapps and peach puree.
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Strawberry Mezcal Margarita
With an earthy, slightly smoky flavor, mezcal brings a uniquely savory quality to the typically tequila-based margarita. Add some fresh strawberries, and you have the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and a hint of smokiness. If you're looking for a way to shake up your classic summer cocktail, this is it.
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Color-Changing Margarita
It's true: Red cabbage can turn your cocktail into a florescent fuchsia spectacle. 😱
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Frozen Strawberry Margaritas
This fruit-forward margarita works best with frozen strawberries, so you can make it year-round! We love adding fresh basil for some sweet anise-y flavor, but other fresh herbs like mint or even cilantro can kick up the flavor of this sunny cocktail too.
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Mimosa Margaritas
A classic bubbly mimosa + a sweet tart margarita—there might not be a more perfect brunch cocktail.
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Blueberry Lemonade Margaritas
Turn your margarita into summer goals with this blueberry lemonade version. Have some leftover blueberry simple syrup? It tastes AMAZING in seltzer water, and is a great sweetener for iced tea. You can even stir it into yogurt or ice cream for a punch of blueberry flavor.
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Spicy Jalapeño Margaritas
Infusing alcohol is one of our favorite ways to get creative with cocktails, and it works especially well with jalapeños. A long steep in tequila allows the fresh verdant flavor of the pepper to come through, along with that signature spice. To balance the heat, we recommend the addition of sliced cucumber to cool things down (but don't worry, they're still plenty hot!).
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Pineapple Margarita
When we’re feeling the beach vibes, we reach for a pineapple margarita. Fresh and fruity with the perfect kick of tequila, this margarita will take you straight to the shore, frosty glass in hand, in less time than it takes to squeeze those limes.
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Mezcal Margarita
With an earthy, slightly smoky flavor, mezcal brings a uniquely savory quality to the typically tequila-based margarita. To spice things up, we add a colorful salt rim spiked with grapefruit zest and red pepper flakes. Tweak the mixture to your preference with different citrus (orange would also be delicious!) or other spices.
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Frozen Margaritas
There are literal machines that have been created just to create and dispense frozen margaritas, but we're here to tell you how easy it is to do it at home in a standard blender. All you need is 5 ingredients and ice. The ratio is easy to remember too! 1 part simple syrup - 2 parts triple sec - 4 parts tequila - 4 parts lime juice. 🙌
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Champagne Margaritas
A classic margarita gets a festive boost with the addition of your favorite bubbly. It's how you show off your fun side, while still keeping it classy for brunch.
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Moscato Margaritas
Margaritas get instantly better with moscato and strawberries. Blended to perfection, these are the best boozy summer treat. If you want even more moscato, then you need to try these fruity takes on moscato margaritas (with mini moscato floaters!) too.
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Creamsicle Margaritas
These margaritas SCREAM summer. They're a great way to drink leftover orange juice all afternoon long too, particularly if mimosas feel too "brunch-y."
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Jarritos Margaritas
How do you make a classic Mexican Jarritos soda even better? Add tequila! The light effervescence, bright colors, and lush fruity flavors like pineapple, tamarind, and guava are perfect for cocktails, especially margaritas.
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Margarita Pops
If you're a frozen margarita fan, these are the pops for you! Using small dixie cups makes these popsicles a dream to unmold. Simply cut a small slit and peel the rest off.
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Frozen Watermelon Margarita
This recipe requires a little forethought. Chop up some fresh watermelon and throw it in the freezer the night before you make the margs—this ensures the drinks are perfectly slushy and ICE cold. (If you forgot, don't fret! Two hours in the freezer should do the trick.)
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Blue Crush Margaritas
These blue crush margaritas are perfect for drinking by the seaside. You might just want to crush a few of them, so make extra!
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Lemonade Margaritas
If you want to use classic lemonade instead of pink lemonade for these, that's totally cool. Your margaritas will still take on a beautiful pink hue from the strawberries.
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Bloody Mary Margarita
Tequila fans, this one's for you. These spicy margaritas are perfect for brunch. Especially one involving breakfast tacos...maybe with bacon-weave shells?!
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Frozen Tequila Sunrise Margarita
Can't decide between a tequila sunrise and a margarita? Compromise with this frozen cocktail that's got the best of both.
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Margarita Punch
This margarita recipe would be perfect for a brunch gathering. We love it because it's not too boozy, thanks to a combination of seltzer, Prosecco, and a strawberry margarita base.
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Margarita Jell-O Shots
You've been warned: These could be dangerous. These margarita Jell-O shots give our classic margarita a run for its money.
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Grapefruit Margarita
Get the best of both worlds with this frozen cocktail inspired by the top two Mexican drinks—a margarita and a paloma.
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