May 28, 2026
Corralejo’s Guide to Every Style
The margarita is the most ordered cocktail in the United States. But ask most people to name a few margarita types and the list gets short fast: on the rocks, frozen, maybe spicy. The full range of types of margaritas goes further than that, and each style calls for a different tequila expression. Silver, Reposado, Añejo: the choice you make before you shake shapes everything in the glass.
The Classic Margarita
Tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec, shaken cold and served over ice. The best margarita recipe is also the most straightforward, which is why Silver tequila is where it starts. Unaged and agave-forward, Silver holds up against lime and salt without getting in their way.
Corralejo Silver's mint and spearmint notes carry cleanly into riffs on the classic cocktail. Take the Spanish Peach Margarita: lemon juice softens the citrus edge, peach schnapps adds stone fruit sweetness without turning the drink cloying, and fresh mint muddles in before the shake. Our twist on the original margarita allows the agave in the tequila and the agave nectar to pull together in a way that makes the whole profile feel cohesive.
The Frozen Margarita
A frozen margarita is a crowd cocktail — blended, batch-friendly, and made for summer. It belongs at a backyard in July, a Cinco de Mayo table, or anywhere a pitcher makes more sense than a single glass. Corralejo Silver's lighter, cleaner profile is the right foundation for a frozen margarita: its crisp, agave-forward character stays bright even blended over ice. Mix a pitcher and keep it cold.
The Spicy Margarita
Characterized by the jalapeño or fresh chile it’s mixed with, the spicy margarita is one of the most-searched cocktail variations in the country. Its heat index needs a tequila with enough presence to balance the spice without overwhelming it, which is why an aged tequila like Corralejo Reposado is a good choice for a spicy margarita. Having spent four months aging in oak, this Reposado brings a warmth to our favorite summer cocktail — the Watermelon Margarita. Watermelon juice keeps the body bright and slightly sweet. Lime juice brings the acidity back. Jalapeño adds a slow, building heat. The Tajín rim hits first: chile salt and a little tang before you even sip.
Tommy's Margarita
Tommy's margarita strips the cocktail to its fundamental ingredients: tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar. No triple sec, no added sugar. The recipe comes from bartender Julio Bermejo, who created it at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco in the 1990s. Its simplicity puts the tequila front and center, where the richer qualities of a Reposado tequila can add depth and barrel-complexity. It's the approach behind La Margarita Corralejo — Corralejo Reposado in a Tommy's-style drink where the oak and agave carry the weight. If you want to understand what time in barrel actually does to a spirit, this is the margarita to start with.
Read more about the difference between Silver, Reposado, and Añejo tequilas.
The Añejo Margarita
A margarita made with Anejo tequila provides a completely different taste and experience than a margarita made with Silver. The citrus is still there, but because the tequila is deep and oak-forward, it's a slower, more considered drink. Neither approach is better; they suit different moments. If that profile sounds like yours, Corralejo Añejo also forms the base of a proper Mexican Old Fashioned with bitters, orange, and a touch of sweetness. It’s another spirit-forward cocktail built around what Añejo does best: depth, oak, and a finish that lingers.
The Skinny Margarita
A skinny margarita removes the sugar and the liqueur, leaving tequila, fresh lime, and usually a touch of agave nectar. In a build this minimal, you want a spirit whose natural profile works with citrus, so again we come back to the Silver and Blanco tequilas. The nose is white and pink peppercorn with mint. The palate is agave and sweet spearmint with a light, crisp finish. A Reposado's oaky profile can feel unanchored without sweetness to balance it. Silver's clean, agave-forward profile is exactly what this cocktail was designed for.
Every type of margarita comes back to one decision made before anything hits the shaker: which tequila. The style you're after — whether that’s bright and citrus-forward, rounded and warm, or slow and spirit-driven — should point you straight to the expression. Silver tequila for cocktails that want clean agave character up front. Reposado tequila for something with more body and a longer finish. Añejo when the spirit is the whole point. Get that part right and the rest follows.
Explore the Corralejo collection and find the expression that fits your style. Already know what you're mixing? Discover all our cocktail recipes here.
