4th of July Margaritas

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⏱ 10 mins 🍽 3 serving(s) 🏷 Drink

Celebrate with a patriotic layered cocktail perfect for the Fourth of July. This vibrant drink features separate red, white, and blue tiers, each blended with tequila, liqueurs, and fruit flavours. The result is a visually striking and refreshing beverage ideal for summer gatherings. The recipe makes three servings and comes together in just 10 minutes.

4th of July Margaritas

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 ounces tequila
  • 3/4 ounce triple sec
  • 1 1/2 ounces lime juice
  • 2 ounces prepared sweet-and-sour mix
  • 8 frozen strawberries
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 1 1/4 ounces tequila
  • 3/4 ounce triple sec
  • 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce prepared sweet-and-sour mix
  • 1/3 cup frozen pineapple chunk
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 1 1/4 ounces tequila
  • 3/4 ounce blue curacao
  • 1 1/2 ounces lime juice
  • 2 ounces prepared sweet-and-sour mix
  • 1 1/2 ounces pineapple juice
  • 2 cups crushed ice

Method

  1. Combine the ingredients for the red layer in a blender and process until completely smooth.
  2. Pour the red mixture evenly into three serving glasses.
  3. Clean the blender jug thoroughly.
  4. Place the ingredients for the white layer into the blender and blend until smooth.
  5. Gently pour the white mixture over the red layer, dividing it equally among the three glasses.
  6. Rinse the blender once more.
  7. Add the ingredients for the blue layer to the blender and blend until combined.
  8. Carefully top each glass with the blue mixture, ensuring equal amounts are used.
  9. Serve the margaritas immediately.

Nutrition (per serving)

Sodium11700 mg

Recipe details

CategoryDrink
AuthorPalatablePastime