March Cocktail Madness 2026: Matchup One Concludes!

Round 1 has officially started!

Round One of March Cocktail Madness

We have a winner of our first matchup of March Cocktail Madness 2026!

The Margarita Advances!

In this first-round matchup, the Margarita went head-to-head with the ever-stylish Cosmopolitan and came out on top! Bright, zesty, and effortlessly refreshing, the Margarita proves once again that a classic done right is hard to beat.

Celebrate with a Twist: Peach Margarita

To celebrate the win, we’re putting a juicy spin on the classic with a Peach Margarita. Ripe peach brings a soft sweetness that rounds out the Margarita’s bright citrus edge, creating something smooth, sun-kissed, and endlessly sippable. It’s a fresh reminder that even the most iconic cocktails have room to play.

Peach Margarita recipe:

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup fresh peach puree (*see instructions below*)

• 2 ounces Jon Basíl Tequila Blanco

• 1.5 ounces lime juice

• 1 ounce Triple Sec (or freshly-squeeze orange juice to make it lighter)

• 1 Tablespoon agave or honey

• optional garish: rim salt and fresh peach slice

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients together in a shaker. Shake for 15 seconds until combined. Serve over ice in a glass that has been rimmed with salt and garnished with a fresh peach slice.

   
   

2. *To make fresh peach puree, simply peel and pit a fresh peach and puree it in a blender until smooth. 1 medium peach = approximately 1/2 cup puree (but measure to be sure).

Get in on the Madness!

Follow along, cast your votes, and try the cocktails as the tournament unfolds. Whether you are revisiting a classic like the Old Fashioned or mixing up something bright and refreshing like a Mojito, every round is a chance to celebrate great drinks.

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