Cotton Candy Margarita Recipe
Enjoy a whimsical twist on a classic cocktail with this Cotton Candy Margarita Recipe. Perfect for parties, it blends tequila, lime, and the sweet magic of cotton candy. This fun margarita recipe is ideal for birthdays, brunches, or festive gatherings. Use pink or blue cotton candy to match your event theme!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 oz tequila (silver or blanco)
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1 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
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1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
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½ oz simple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness)
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A handful of cotton candy (any flavor/color)
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Ice
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Lime wedge and salt or sugar for rim (optional)
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Extra cotton candy for garnish
Instructions
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Rim your glass with lime juice and dip in sugar or salt (optional).
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Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well.
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Place a puff of cotton candy in the glass.
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Strain the margarita mixture over the cotton candy – it will dissolve instantly for a fun effect.
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Garnish with an additional puff of cotton candy on top or a lime wheel.
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Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
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Cotton candy dissolves on contact with liquid – add just before serving for full effect.
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Use colored sugar on the rim to match your cotton candy.
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Can be made in larger batches for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 3mg
Find it online: https://ymrecipes.com/cotton-candy-margarita-recipe/