Already longing for the long sunny days of summer? Missing the delicious, refreshing drinks to enjoy poolside? Look no further. These five margaritas will have you floating on a warm summer breeze in no time

Located on the historic Green Pastures estate in Austin, Mattie’s is well-known for its famous holiday brunches, starring the 1965 Milk Punch. Originally opened by Henry and Martha “Mattie” Miner Faulk where they lived in the home, they passed the restaurant on to their daughter, Mary Faulk Koock, who opened it in Green Pastures in 1946.

If your idea of a good Texas cocktail starts and stops with a basic margarita, think again. Bartenders across the state are crafting specialty cocktails that taste almost magical, like a boozy potion. These drinks are shaken, stirred, muddled, and swirled to perfection, and absolutely worth the trips to taste for yourself.

Fall in Texas is full of warm, golden days that explode into glorious sunsets that gently fade into clear, star-freckled nights…unless it happens to be a day that the wind screams down from the North Pole, bringing bone-chilling cold that makes you want to retreat to a blanket fort with a carafe of coffee and a good book.

While driving through the winding hills of Hamilton Pool Road, a progressive new brewery can be found within the beautiful countryside of Dripping Springs. Straying from the industrial feel and warehouse-style atmosphere, Family Business Beer is breaking the mold for typical breweries in an appealing and family-friendly fashion. Approachable beer crossed with passionate ownership, talented leadership, and proud Texas roots makes for one undeniably exceptional craft beer destination.

Along with Bright colors and marketing fun, Karbach Brewing is a standout among the crowded beer market. The brewery, founded in Houston in 2011, has quickly become a craft beer favorite that spread from a local brew to something that can be purchased in stores around the state. Innovative names like Hopadillo IPA, Love Street, and Weekend Warrior Pale Ale boast flavors that allow Karbach to remain a mainstay in the crowded beer market.

Cantaloupe is a sweet, juicy summer treat that nearly everyone loves and is probably one of the easiest desserts on the planet eaten plain. Still, if a fresh cantaloupe is the only way you have ever eaten the fruit, then you have missed out on some delicious sweets. Believe it or not, over the years cantaloupe has been used to make cakes, pies, cookies, jams, ice cream, and even cocktails!

While there are many versions to the story behind the original margarita, America’s Number 1 cocktail still reigns supreme in the Lone Star State, no matter which tale proves to be true. In celebration of National Margarita Day, a local tequila company shared their insight and expertise behind the secrets of what makes the greatest mixture of tequila, salt, and lime.

Learn about the history of the Hot Toddy as well as a couple of recipes to make your very own at home.