SPECIALTY MARGARITAS SET THE TONE AT PUEBLO BONITO RESORTS
Creative versions of this famous cocktail are featured at a trio of Pueblo Bonito properties
Los Cabos, Mexico (May 1, 2026) – It’s the preferred tipple onCinco de Mayo, but anytime is the right time for a margarita, the most famous and arguably most in-demand cocktail in the world. It remains front and center at a trio of Pueblo Bonito properties in San Miguel de Allende, Los Cabos, and Mazatlán.
The margarita is a simple drink with only three ingredients, although there are many variations (see below). The basic margarita calls for tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice. Salt on the rim of the glass is optional. The drink is generally served shaken with ice or frozen (blended with ice. The margarita is lauded as the perfect combination of sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. While the flavors are complete opposites, they complement each other perfectly.
No drink is more associated with Mexico than the margarita, which originated in Tijuana, Mexico, during Prohibition, when Americans drifted across the border for alcohol. Tequila was substituted for brandy in the ‘Daisy’ (margarita is Spanish for daisy). The rest is history.
Skilled mixologists at three Pueblo Bonito properties in Los Cabos, Mazatlán, and San Miguel de Allende are especially adept at concocting eclectic variations of this captivating cocktail.
Here are brief descriptions for a trio of margaritas that range from inspired originals to updated classics, along with a sense of place for each venue.
Check the video to see Pueblo Bonito mixologists at work. For complete recipes, access the website.
Pueblo Bonito Vantage San Miguel de Allende features the Lavanda Vantage Margarita, a sophisticated, aromatic version that combines floral notes with the herbal character of tequila. Visually striking, it’s an entirely different take on a margarita. What sets it apart are the locally sourced flowers, herbs, and peppers: bougainvillea, morita chili, and lavender, each of which is dried and crushed, with a lavender flower used as a garnish. A few sprigs of thyme steeped in Controy (Mexican orange liqueur) adds another dimension of flavor. A few drops of lime juice lend a citrusy touch. It’s a perfect cocktail to sip at the hotel’s V Rooftop Bar, an open-air terrace with a panoramic view of the colonial city’s lovely skyline.
At Quivira Steakhouse, an indoor/outdoor restaurant at the thatched-roof Quivira Golf Club clubhouse, the Quintessence Hibiscus Margarita is a fresh, floral cocktail with a twist. Elegant yet easy to prepare, the combination of hibiscus and tequila heightens the floral and herbal elements of the spirit, in this case, hibiscus-infused blanco tequila. An ounce of St-Germain, a French elderflower liqueur nicknamed the “bartender’s ketchup” for its ability to enhance cocktails with its delicate flavor, adds notes of pear, peach, and grapefruit. The open-air bar as well as the restaurant’s outdoor seating areas, within sight and sound of the crashing surf, is the perfect place to savor this floral margarita before lunch, dinner, or after a round of golf.
Pueblo Bonito Emerald Bay in Mazatlán, set above a lovely crescent beach and lush tropical gardens, proudly serves its take on the Cadillac Margarita, a richer, more refined version of the original. Proper preparation is the key for the Cadillac Margarita. First, moisten the rim of an old-fashioned glass (short glass) with lime and dip it in salt. The spirit ingredients are top shelf: añejo tequila (such as Tequila 1800) and Grand Marnier, a French liqueur created in 1880 made from fine Cognac, distilled essence of bitter orange, and sugar. A splash of orange juice and a slice of lime or orange for a garnish completes the cocktail. For an extra premium touch, float a small amount of Grand Marnier on top at the end. Best enjoyed while viewing the white swans and pink flamingos that frequent the resort’s koi-filled pools.