Texas-Born Tequila Helps Set Margarita World Record

Even at sea, Texans prove that we don’t do anything halfway- especially when it comes to our margaritas!

Passengers aboard the Regal Princess sailed back to Galveston not just with souvenirs and sunburns, but with a brand-new Guinness World Record under their belts.
While docked in Cozumel on February 17, passengers and crew broke the record for most margaritas sold in an eight-hour period.

Never have I been so jealous of people on a cruise ship.

Galveston Cruise Passengers Smash Guinness Record

In total, they sold 3,410 margaritas in eight hours!

The previous record stood at 2,728. That means the cruise crowd poured past it by nearly 700 drinks- averaging more than 426 margaritas per hour.

For perspective, the ship holds about 3,560 guests. That’s almost one margarita per passenger!

Texas Tequila Takes Center Stage at Sea

The record-breaking drinks were made with Pantalones Organic Tequila, founded by Texas-born actor and entrepreneur Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves. Because, of course!

The couple partnered with Princess Cruises in late 2024 as part of the cruise line’s premium liquor collection. Their signature Pantalones 24K Margarita is reportedly the most popular cocktail onboard, obviously, with more than one million served during the first week of January alone.

Regal Princess Returns to Galveston on National Margarita Day

The Regal Princess returned to Galveston on Sunday morning- which just happened to be National Margarita Day. Coincidence? Texas says probably not.

Between a Texas-founded tequila brand, a Galveston departure port, and a Texas favorite, this feels less like a cruise statistic and more like a full-circle Lone Star moment.

When Texas travels, apparently the margaritas travel with it- and break records along the way!

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4 Amazing Margarita Mixes That You Must Try

Whatever the occasion, tequila and margaritas are never a bad idea! I know that margaritas aren’t that hard to make from scratch, and I enjoy doing that, but sometimes it's just cleaner and easier to buy the mixes and just add your favorite tequila.

However, there are countless mixes available, but not all are created equal. Tequila is my favorite spirit, and after years of enjoying it in margaritas, here are 4 of my favorites that I think you’ll also enjoy.

All of these work with just about any tequila and are available at most liquor stores and online. If you are pouring tequila into a mix, you don’t have to buy a $50 bottle of Don Julio, but you should still get something you like. I stay away from basic Jose Cuervo at all costs, but that’s just me.

Gallery Credit: David Drew