When it comes to classic cocktails, margaritas are one of our favorites. They’re fresh, tangy and just the right amount of citrusy—perfect for serving alongside everything from chips and guacamole to authentic Mexican fare. Better yet, you don’t need many ingredients to make a good drink; as long as you’ve got Triple Sec, fresh limes and some top-shelf tequila you’ll be sipping on one in no time. There are lots of ways to riff on the original, including delicious non-alcoholic versions and fun techniques for mixing up frozen margaritas (we’re looking at you, ice cream maker margs!) but we can’t deny that sometimes the simplest recipes are the best—which is why this 4-ingredient recipe is our go-to. You can’t go wrong with the simple blend of tequila, lime juice, orange-flavored liqueur and sugar. Just add some coarse salt to the rim of your glass and you’re ready to say, 'cheers'.

Bold and punchy, this margarita blends citrus and tequila with a splash of beer for an extra kick. It’s zesty, refreshing and perfect for kicking back with friends.

This frozen avocado margarita delivers a creamy, ultra-refreshing twist on the classic cocktail, blending ripe avocado with lime and tequila for a smooth, frosty sip.

A classic margarita has a 3-2-1 ratio of tequila to orange liqueur to fresh lime juice. Cointreau is more expensive, but also a little smoother in taste. If you don’t love a salted rim, try a combination of salt and sugar.

This spicy margarita starts out with a subtle heat, but thanks to the chile pepper ice cubes, the fire builds as the ice melts!

The best way to make frozen margaritas: Just put margarita ice cubes in a blender! Mix things up by trying one of our flavored Smoky Orange, Sweet and Spicy Lime or Tangy Hibiscus salts.

Limoncello gives this margarita a refreshing pop of citrus flavor and is also used to rim the glass for a salty edge! Of course, the chile paste is totally optional, but adds a lovely warmth to every sip.

Our easy make-ahead cocktail has a surprising kick, thanks to the addition of a whole jalapeño. (You can seed it if you want to tone down the heat.) Celery leaves provide an unexpected but cooling contrast.

We love how the perfume of the orange blossom water—used to wet the rim of the glass—mixes with the tequila and lime in this twist on a classic drink.

Slushy margaritas are just one more thing you can throw together in your ice cream maker. You can even make and chill the sweetened tequila-lime base ahead of time so that your cocktails churn up more quickly.

This frozen drink is frosty, refreshing and far from syrupy or cloying. Just a little agave nectar sweetens the frozen fruit and a splash of smoky mezcal adds an interesting deep flavor to the bright berries.

Before serving this classic Mexican cocktail, be sure to add a salt rim to your glass—but switch things up! We’re sharing three flavored salts, so you can choose your favorite or try them all.

You only need three ingredients for Sandra's simple margarita that is blended with acai berry juice.

When you're craving a sweet-tart, refreshing margarita but don't want the alcohol, break out your blender and start here.