Shake Up Your Summer with 6 Jimmy Buffett-Inspired Margarita Recipes

ByCathy Bennett Kopf

You’re sitting by the beach. A cool ocean breeze is blowing and you can hear Jimmy Buffett’s “Come Monday” playing in the distance. What drink complements this idyllic scene? A margarita, of course. It’s THE classic summer cocktail when you’re in a Margaritaville state of mind.

Everyone has a different preference when it comes to this refreshing tequila-based bevvie. Frozen or on the rocks. Salt or no salt. Sweet or tart. Whatever your pleasure, one of the following margarita recipes crafted by the mixology team at the Margaritaville Resort Nassau to celebrate Jimmy Buffett Day on August 30 will transport you to paradise.

Colorful Margarita Recipes

These tinted tequila sips scream “FUN!” Go all-out with the cocktail garnishes and drink napkins for great photos.

Green Off to See the Lizard Margarita
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Off to See the Lizard Margarita

Make this recipe now but keep it in mind when Wicked hits theaters in November.
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Tequila Margaritaville Gold
  • 1 oz. Du Bouchette Melon
  • 2 oz. Margaritaville Margarita Mix

Instructions

  • Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in a Margarita glass. Garnish with a lime slice.

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License to Chill Margarita
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License to Chill Margarita

When it's time to relax, mix yourself up one (or more) of these blue beauties and put your feet up. You've earned it.
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Tequila Margaritaville Silver
  • 1 oz. Mr. Boston Blue Curacao
  • 1 oz. Margaritaville Margarita Mix

Instructions

  • Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in a 12 oz. highball glass. Garnish with a lime slice.

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Key West Margarita
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Key West Margarita

Pining for pineapple? The Key West Margarita is the drink you're looking for.
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Tequila Margaritaville Silver
  • 1 oz. Du Bouchette Melon
  • 2 oz. Coconut Cream
  • 0.5 oz. Lime Juice
  • 2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Instructions

  • Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a pineapple slice.

Classic Margarita Recipes

These cocktails are slightly more refined than their colorful counterparts. But they still pack a tropical punch, perfect for sipping at sunset.

Who's to Blame Margarita
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Who’s to Blame Margarita

The Who's to Blame Margarita is elegant but playful and it knows how to keep a secret.
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Tequila Margaritaville Gold
  • 1 oz. Cointreau
  • 2 oz. Margaritaville Margarita Mix

Instructions

  • Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in a Margarita glass. Garnish with a lime slice.

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Calypso Margarita
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Calypso Margarita

Cue the steel drums. Sip this margarita and let the music take you away.
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz. Tequila Margaritaville Gold
  • 0.5 oz. Margaritaville Coconut Rum
  • 0.5 oz. Mr. Boston Peach
  • 0.5 oz. Mr. Boston Watermelon
  • 1 oz. Margaritaville Margarita Mix
  • 2 oz. Pineapple Juice

Instructions

  • Pour all the ingredients in a shaker and pour over ice in an old-fashioned glass. Garnish with a lemon slice.

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Incommunicado margarita
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Incommunicado Margarita

Go off grid with the Incommunicado Margarita.
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 0.5 oz. Tequila Margaritaville Gold
  • 0.5 oz. Bacardi Light
  • 0.5 oz. Margaritaville Triple Sec
  • 0.5 oz. Galeon Vodka
  • 0.5 oz. Galeon Gin
  • 0.5 oz. Ricardo 151
  • 1.5 oz. Pineapple Juice
  • 1.5 oz. Cranberry Juice
  • 1.5 oz. Margaritaville Margarita Mix

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients in a shaker except the grenadine. Pour over ice in an old-fashioned glass, then add grenadine. Garnish with orange and cherry.