Description
Experience a whimsical twist on the classic margarita with this Cotton Candy Margarita recipe. Combining white tequila, fresh lime juice, vanilla cream soda, and orange liqueur, this cocktail is both refreshing and delightfully sweet, topped off with fluffy pink cotton candy that melts into a fun, flavorful garnish perfect for any festive occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 1 cup White Tequila
- 3/4 cup Lime Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 can Canada Dry Vanilla Cream Soda (12 fl oz)
- 1/3 cup Orange Liqueur
Garnish
- 1 package Pink Cotton Candy
- Sugar for glass rim
Instructions
- Mix Liquids: In a large cocktail pitcher, combine the white tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, vanilla cream soda, and orange liqueur. Shake or stir vigorously until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Chill Mixture: Place the pitcher in the refrigerator for about one hour to chill the cocktail thoroughly, enhancing the refreshing flavor.
- Prepare Glass Rims: Dip the rims of 4 eight-ounce glasses first into lime juice to moisten, then coat with sugar to create a sweet, sparkling rim for each glass.
- Stir Cocktail: Remove the pitcher from the refrigerator and give the cocktail a good stir to recombine any settled ingredients.
- Serve with Cotton Candy: Fill each prepared glass about three-quarters full with the chilled cocktail. Add approximately 1/2 cup of pink cotton candy on top of each drink, then gently stir to incorporate the cotton candy, allowing it to dissolve slightly and add a unique sweetness.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately chilled and enjoy the fun, sweet twist on a margarita.
Notes
- For best flavor, use freshly squeezed lime juice instead of bottled.
- Adjust the amount of cotton candy to your taste preference for sweetness.
- Ensure the sugar rim is applied immediately before serving for best adherence.
- This cocktail is best served chilled and consumed shortly after preparation to enjoy the cotton candy effect.
- Can be doubled or halved easily to suit different serving sizes.
