¡Atención, tequila lovers! 😉 Get ready for World Margarita Day this Thursday with the NEWEST cocktail in our iconic range of tinnies – say buenos dias to the high-street’s VERY FIRST own-label Margarita in a can!! 😍

This brand-new addition to the nation’s FAVOURITE range of cocktail cans is made with lime juice and two measures of silver tequila and is ready to enjoy straight out of the can. Or why not try pouring this perfectly mixed tipple into a salt-rimmed glass and adding a slice of lime for cocktail hour at home!

The popularity of tequila cocktails is undoubtedly on the rise with sales of our new Margarita tinnie already growing 20% week-on-week since launching just a few weeks ago, with no signs of slowing down! Last year we launched our first tequila cocktail tinnie – a Pink Grapefruit Paloma in our popular Marksologist range – to much acclaim.

Last year we also saw sales of tequila move into double-digit growth each month – higher than gin or rum for the first time – with figures showing that shoppers are now snapping up 30% more bottles of our Distilled Silver Tequila each month than spiced rum, and three times as much as white rum.

But don’t just take our word for it – our Distilled Silver Tequila scooped a coveted gold award last year at the IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition) with a whopping score of 97/100, while our Marksologist Pink Grapefruit Paloma and Marksologist Verdita Margarita both took bronze awards at the ISC (International Spirits Challenge).

Jenny Rea, Lead Product Developer for cocktails & spirits at M&S Food, said: “We’ve seen the popularity of tequila skyrocket over the past year so we knew there would be plenty of appetite for the high street’s first own-label Margarita tinnie! The weather outside might still be chilly but this marvellous Mexican tipple made with authentic silver tequila is the perfect way to transport yourself to a warm, sunny beach. A salt rim is of course optional but if you’re enjoying a tinnie at home, why not try adding a spicy twist to your glass with a mix of chilli flakes and salt for an extra kick!”

Pick up the new Margarita tinnie in your nearest Foodhall now for just £2.50 – or find more tasty Marg-spiration below!

Why not take your cocktail evenings at home to the next level?

Spice up your life with our beautifully zingy Verdita Margarita (£18) in our award-winning Marksologist range.

Made with premium silver tequila, pineapple liqueur, lime juice, coriander and green jalapeño, this fiery twist on the classic promises a proper fiesta for your tastebuds!

Simply shake in a cocktail shaker filled with ice and then strain into a glass. Add an extra garnish of fresh jalapeño if you like it spicy!

All of the ready-to-drink cocktails in our popular Marksologist range are carefully crafted with the very best ingredients to promise the same top-quality mixologist standards as a 5-star cocktail bar. And with the same amount of alcohol as you’d get in a bar (17.5% ABV) you can guarantee this Margarita is the real deal!

Or try some at-home mixology with our Mango & Lime Margarita

This fruity, zingy, fiery little number is guaranteed to get the party started!

¼ tsp chilli flakes
2 tsp freshly squeezed lime juice, plus 1 lime wedge
25ml M&S Distilled silver tequila
100ml M&S Collection freshly squeezed orange juice & crushed mango
15ml M&S orange and brandy liqueur
Slice lime, to garnish

Sprinkle the chilli flakes and 1tsp sea salt over a saucer. Rub the lime wedge over the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into the salt and chilli.
Add the rest of the ingredients to a shaker with a handful of ice. Shake and strain into a glass and garnish with a slice of lime.