Margarita how-to for International Margarita Day

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In honor of International Margarita Day, February 22, here are some creative and classic margarita recipes to try explained in videos.

The classic margarita is made with tequila, triple sec, lime juice and served in a salt-rim glass. There are lots of options for this tequila cocktail, it can be frozen, straight-up, on the rocks in just about any color and flavor - cheers!

How to make a margarita with Eben Freeman, Mixologist at Tailor restaurant in New York City, from Epicurious.com, a go-to recipe site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afl4SZljUiU

How to make a frozen margarita, ten simple steps from Howcast.com, a site for how-to videos and resources:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXq69krup70

Texan blue margarita from Expertvillage.com, how-to by experts video site: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFNhqetdocw

Perfect Patron Margarita: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRWvqzVPWos

Melon margarita from "Mixing with the best", an Australian series about cocktails:   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Q8xSevRmA