A little reason to celebrate
National Margarita Day
Drink ยท February 22
A day for the margarita, the tart cocktail of tequila, lime and orange liqueur, served with salt on the rim or without, on the rocks or frozen.
National Margarita Day falls on Monday, February 22, 2027. That is 118 days away.
A margarita is a simple thing. Tequila, fresh lime juice and an orange liqueur are shaken with ice and poured into a glass that often has a ring of salt around the rim. The result is sour, a little sweet and bright in a way few drinks manage.
The classic version is served on the rocks or strained and served straight up. The frozen kind, blended with ice until it turns to slush, is its own creature and has loyal fans. Then come the variations. Some people add fruit such as strawberry or mango, some swap the salt for sugar or chili, and some use mezcal for a smoky edge. Bartenders tend to agree that fresh lime matters more than almost anything else in the glass.
People mark the day at restaurants and bars, or at home with a shaker and a bag of limes. Making one yourself is a good lesson in balance. Too much lime and it puckers, too much liqueur and it tastes like candy. Most home cooks settle on a ratio after a few tries and then defend it for years.
The salt rim deserves a word. Running a lime wedge around the glass and dipping it in coarse salt takes seconds, and salting only half the rim lets each sip go either way. A non-alcoholic version with lime, orange juice and a splash of soda keeps the same tart character for anyone skipping the tequila.
Ways to celebrate
- Try making a classic margarita at home with fresh lime juice.
- Salt only half the rim and compare sips.
- Mix a non-alcoholic version with lime, orange juice and soda.
- Share your favorite ratio with a friend who makes them differently.
- Pair a margarita with tacos or chips and salsa.
Things for the day
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Dates
| Year | Date |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Sunday, February 22 |
| 2027 | Monday, February 22 |
| 2028 | Tuesday, February 22 |
| 2029 | Thursday, February 22 |
| 2030 | Friday, February 22 |
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