Woohoo May is here, which means summer is fast approaching. Cinco de Mayo is a perfect excuse to combine some of your favorite ingredients with tequila for the perfect margarita. What do you prefer? Frozen or on the rocks?

I hope you find inspiration with some of my favorite margarita recipes as well as a few by my foodie amigas.

Cucumber Margarita
A light cucumber cocktail made with Agua Fresca de Pepino. The only thing more refreshing than a margarita is one made with cucumbers.

cucumber margaritas poured into glasses outdoors

Prickly Pear Frozen Margarita
Prickly pears thrive in the deserts of the American Southwest and this pretty in pink margarita is a refreshing cocktail that is exotic and flavorful.

Prickly Pear Frozen Margarita

Papaya Margarita
This exotic tropical papaya margarita is cool, refreshing, and loaded with citrus juices.

Papaya Margarita

Frozen Watermelon Margarita
These margaritas are all natural, sweet, slushy, and oh so refreshing made with frozen watermelon.

Frozen Watermelon Margarita

Hibiscus Margarita
I call Vianney over at Sweet Life the โ€œMargarita Queenโ€ and speaking of royalty, check out this stunning ruby red cocktail made with agua de jamaica and tequila โ€“ its heaven in a glass.

Hibiscus Margarita

Strawberry Raspberry Margarita
Here is another ruby red margarita made with a berry beautiful sauce of fresh berries. I think Vianney has a thing for red and I love it.

Strawberry Raspberry Margarita

Rosemary Infused Orange Margarita
Ericka over at Nibbles and Feasts developed this tasty, vitamin c packed, and thirst quenching cocktail perfect for warm days.

Rosemary Infused Orange Margarita

Spicy Raspberry Jalapeรฑo Margarita
Kate over at Hola Jalapeรฑo created this fruity and fiery combo. Let’s get fired up with this margarita made with raspberries, fresh jalapeรฑos, tequila, and lime juice.

Spicy Raspberry Jalapeรฑo Margarita

Spicy Habanero Pineapple Margarita
Speaking of spicy — Isabel over at Isabel Eats created this sweet and spicy pineapple margarita made with pineapple juice and a fresh habanero pepper.

Spicy Habanero Pineapple Margarita