Seven Ways to Mix Up Happy Hour

It’s no easy task to become a Margarita of the Year contender - hundreds of recipes were submitted from top bartenders carrying international cache, and only seven featuring the most delicious and unique flavor combinations were selected. While joining the ranks of the best margaritas in the world proved to be quite a challenge, making the recipes yourself is not nearly as difficult. In fact, with the right ingredients on hand - which can be delivered right to your door via Cocktail Courier - you can make any one of the margaritas from the comfort of home.

Watch the videos to learn how to make each of the Margarita of the Year contenders from the skilled bartenders behind them and don’t forget to vote for your favorite everyday through April 9th.

Coralina Margarita

A modern, red wine-infused margarita with citrus notes, this drink will have you raising your glass to the unique combination.

English Garden Margarita

A margarita with a floral and sophisticated tea-steeped twist, this cocktail finds the sweet spot between tea time and happy hour.

High Plains Margarita

Herbal meets tropical with a little bit of smoke in this margarita that'll have you dreaming of Mexico.

Pacific Rim Margarita

This margarita is tropical and sweet with the perfect balance of spice to keep you riding the wave of flavor and loving every sip.

Tiki Rita

Say aloha to citrus flavor and Tiki spices that make this margarita taste like an island adventure.

Tropicante Margarita

This margarita pairs cooling avocado and mango with a touch of spice to make the perfect cocktail for your next patio-weather day.

Mumbai Margarita

This mango-based margarita that is both savory and spicy will have you dreaming of hopping on a plane to go halfway around the world.