Cotton Candy Margarita Recipe
This vibrant Cotton Candy Margarita recipe combines tequila, lime juice, and real cotton candy for a magical, sweet twist on a classic cocktail. Perfect for parties or themed events, this recipe is easy, festive, and guaranteed to impress with its bold flavor and colorful presentation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: 1 cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 oz silver tequila
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1 oz lime juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 oz triple sec or orange liqueur
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1/2 oz simple syrup (optional for extra sweetness)
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Fluffy pink or blue cotton candy
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Ice
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Lime wedges and coarse salt or sugar (for rimming glass)
Instructions
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Rim the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass, then dip into coarse salt or sugar.
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Add Cotton Candy: Place a small tuft of cotton candy in the glass.
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Shake the Drink: In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup with ice. Shake well.
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Pour and Dissolve: Strain the mixture over the cotton candy in the glass—it will dissolve instantly and sweeten the drink.
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Garnish and Serve: Garnish with a mini stick of cotton candy or a lime wheel and serve immediately.
Notes
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Use flavored cotton candy (like raspberry or watermelon) to add unique twists.
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Optional: Freeze the glasses for a frosty effect.
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Perfect for bridal showers, girls' nights, or carnival-themed events.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
Find it online: https://cookingwithtina.com/cotton-candy-margarita-recipe/