If you're hosting a get together at home or just want to spice up your life with a tastier take on the tequila classic, these delicious and varied margarita recipes from some top tequila makers in the ...

A classic margarita recipe is simply a blend of tequila (generally blanco), orange liqueur and lime. It can be served on the rocks, (over ice), or blended with ice like an alcohol smoothie.

When it comes to choosing the star of your margarita, go with a blanco or “silver” tequila because you’ll get bright and grassy flavor notes, Sanchez says. Patron Roca Silver is his pick.

If you don’t have agave on hand, it’s okay to omit it for a slightly tarter margarita (which is the recipe that we used in our testing): 2 ounces tequila ¾ ounce triple sec, preferably ...

John Paul DeJoria, co-founder of Patrón Tequila, has acquired Waterloo Gin from US-based Treaty Oak Distilling.

Run cut side of a spent lime around the rim of a glass, then roll rim in Tajín. Fill glass with ice. Add ¼ cup gazpacho water along with lime juice and tequila. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.