National Margarita Day - Why we Love the Margarita

As of the year 2016, it was determined in a joint venture between the Nielsen Group and CGA Strategy that the Margarita is the favored cocktail, occupying 60% of the 15,000 on-premise individual's who were surveyed (U.S. Market).  Wow! Following are the Daiquiri, Pina Colada, Long Island Iced Tea and the Mojito.

Also noted was that tequila, by a representational factor of 44%, is the favored liquor base for U.S. cocktails.*

*https://www.nielsen.com/us/en/press-room/2016/nielsen-cga-releases-first-on-premise-consumer-survey-for-us-market.html

Part of the popularity of this sometimes-sour, usually sweet beverage is its 3-basic-ingredients versatility.  It has evolved nicely.  Still, nothing beats the $5.00 'Rita at our favorite Mexican restaurant. 

Ginae Reviews offers up the following;

Avión Peach Margarita

• 2 Parts Avión Silver
• 2 Parts Peach Puree
• 1 Part Lime Juice
• ½ Part Agave Nectar

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender with ice and blend until smooth. Pour over fresh ice and garnish with a peach wedge.

Avión Rose Margarita

Cocktail Creator: Tequila Avión
Where to find: Create at home or ask any bartender to make!

• 1 1/2 Parts Avión Silver
• 1/2 Part Fresh Lemon
• 1/2 Part Fresh Lime
• 1/2 Part Agave Nectar
• Rose

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, shake vigorously, and strain in Collins glass with crushed ice. Top off with rosé.

Passion Fruit Margarita

Cocktail Creator: Mario Urtecho (Owner)
Where to find:
La Comida
5100 Beltline Rd, Unit 796
Dallas, Texas 75254

• 2 Parts Avión Silver
• 1 Part Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Part Agave Nectar
• 1/2 Part of Passion Fruit Liqueur

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain over fresh ice in a tumbler glass. Garnish with lime.

Spicy Cucumber Margarita

• 2 Parts Avión Silver
• 1 Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Part Agave Nectar
• Slices of Cucumber & Jalapeño

Directions:

Muddle 1-2 thin slices of jalapeño pepper in the bottom of a cocktail shaker with the lime and agave nectar juices.  Add the tequila and a handful of ice. Shake and strain into a margarita glass over ice. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumbers and jalapeños.

Watermelon Margarita
Cocktail Creator: Tequila Avión
Where to find: Create at home or ask any bartender to make!

• 2 Parts Avión Silver
• 2 Parts Fresh Lime Juice
• 1 Part Agave Nectar
• Sliced Watermelon

Directions: 

Muddle watermelon with agave nectar in a mixing glass. Combine the remaining ingredients and shake vigorously with ice. Fine-strain into a chilled rocks glass with watermelon garnish.