To celebrate National Margarita Day, we’re harnessing the power of twos as Grammy-winning duo and JAJA co-owners The Chainsmokers share their favorite riffs on the classic tequila cocktail.

With this palindrome day in history, The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart & Alex Pall have each infused their own personality into a refreshing, easy-to-make margarita. Drew’s go-to is a JAJA Watermelon Lime Mashup Margarita utilizing JAJA Blanco’s ($35) black pepper and citrus notes paired with limeade, spiked seltzer and watermelon. On the other hand, Alex selected JAJA Anejo ($45) to dovetail with hibiscus tea, sparkling water, and blood orange for the JAJA Hibiscus High.


What You’ll Need:
1.5 oz JAJA Blanco
2 oz Limeade
Spiked Seltzer
Watermelon

How To Make It:
Build in salted rim highball glass over ice & garnish with watermelon wedge

What You’ll Need:
2 oz JAJA Anejo
2 oz Hibiscus iced tea
Sparkling Water
Blood Orange

How To Make It:
Build in highball glass over ice & garnish with blood orange wheel

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