That being said, true fans know that are margs are not created equal. Grocery and liquor store shelves are lined with packaged margarita mixes that make claims like “just add tequila!” But tequila and a splash of neon yellow sweetness does not a margarita make. The secret to a truly delicious margarita is using all the right (meaning fresh) ingredients in the right proportions. Translation: Don’t wing it! Instead, follow one of these flavor-packed, perfectly-balanced margarita recipes, and you’ll nail it every time.