Cotton Candy Margarita

Looking to add a little fun and sweetness to your next get-together? Then you have to try this Cotton Candy Margarita! This colorful and playful twist on the classic margarita is sure to be a hit at any party or even just as a sweet treat to enjoy on a warm day. With its fluffy cotton candy topping and tangy, refreshing margarita base, it’s the perfect mix of sweet, sour, and a little bit of fun! Do you love cotton candy? If so, this addicting Cotton Candy Margarita is just perfect for you! This margarita recipe uses tequila, orange liqueur, cream soda, lime juice, and cotton candy!

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This tequila-based cotton candy margarita is one of my favorites. While you can serve this up for a pool party, summer cookout, or other warm-weather activities. But, this cocktail is great all year round.

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Check out my blood orange margarita, watermelon margarita, or even this blackberry margarita. These tequila cocktails are a must make for anyone craving an adult beverage.

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Reasons Why You Will Love This Recipe

• A sweet and refreshing margarita that is eye-catching! This is a very sweet and mildly tart cocktail.
• You will find that this cotton candy margarita is a gorgeous cocktail that is great for wanting to make a statement!
• Playful and fun, as you drop the cotton candy in the drink it magically disappears.
• You can easily make this a mocktail for kids to enjoy as well.
• The variety of ways to change this drink is endless. So get creative and have fun creating your own custom cocktail.
• You can make a single cocktail or a pitcher. The choice is yours on how many margaritas you want to whip up.

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Ingredients Needed

Tequila – Reach for a classic tequila for the base of this margarita recipe. Feel free to use whatever tequila you have on hand.

Lime Juice – Fresh lime juice is recommended. If you can’t get fresh lime juice then you can buy bottled.

Orange Liqueur – Triple Sec is what I used for the citrus punch. Now you are welcome to swap it out with any orange flavored liqueur.

Cream Soda – The cream soda helps to balance the bite of tequila and tart from the citrus.

Cotton Candy – You can use any flavor or color of cotton candy that you would like. Pick any colors to fit a theme for a party or event.

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Variations to Recipe

• Muddle fruit and add into the margarita. Watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, or other fruits would be a great flavor pairing.
• Add in some sliced jalapenos for a kick of spice if you would like. Just muddle the peppers before you assemble.
• Use orange juice in replace of Triple Sec.
• Add in some fresh mint leaves for a minty twist. It will help tame down the sweetness of this drink.
• Swap the tequila with vodka for a twist in flavor. I prefer a classic tequila but vodka would be delicious as well.
• Add in some grapefruit zest or orange zest for more citrus flavor to the mixed drink.
• Rim the glass in lime juice and then garnish with salt or even a coarse sugar for either a salty or sweet element on top of the drink.
• Add mixture into a blender and create a frozen cotton candy margarita in replace of an iced margarita. Then just garnish the top with cotton candy right before serving.

What to Serve With A Cotton Candy Margarita

Now this can be a dessert cocktail or pair it with a dinner. I love to serve this margarita up with chips and salsa for snacking on. Or you can try out this Birria taco recipe, for a great dinner option to go next to the cotton candy drink.

Now if you are simply entertaining consider pairing it with some air fryer nachos, crack chicken sliders, or even this bacon wrapped smokies recipe.

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Pro Tips For Success

Measure Properly

Make sure to measure the ingredients so you get that consistent flavor of the margarita. If you just eyeball it that is okay, you will just have an inconsistent flavor.

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Quality Tequila

You will want to make sure to use a quality tequila as it is the main ingredient. Feel free to use whatever brand you prefer. But just know using a quality ingredients will provide the best end result.

Mix and Serve

Since you are serving your cocktail with ice, you need to serve after making. Otherwise, the ice will melt and dilute the flavor of the cocktail a bit.

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Cotton Candy Flavor

All different brands of cotton candy will sell different flavors of the candy. Make sure to reach for a flavor of cotton candy you think will pair well with the orange and lime flavor. Feel free to experiement and see what you like.

Cotton Candy Melts Quick

Only put the cotton candy on top of the drink right before you go to serve. It will almost instantly begin to melt when it touches the liquid of the drink.

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Non-Alcoholic Version

Swal out the alcohol with the cream soda, and the triple sec you can use orange juice or even another fruit juice. Go right ahead and play around with the flavors to find what your friend or child likes the non-alcoholic version.

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Storing

If you do not drink all of the margarita mixture, you can strain off ice and store the margarita mix in the fridge in a sealed container. It will be stored for 1-2 days. Then when you want a drink, shake or stir well, and serve over ice with fresh cotton candy and a lime wedge to garnish. I also recommend adding in a fresh splash of cream soda as the soda will go flat in the fridge.

If you don’t get rid of the ice, it will water down the drink a lot. So getting the ice off the drink is going to help ensure you still have that bold margarita waiting for you.

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FAQs

What kind of cotton candy should I use?

Pink cotton candy is what I used, but feel free to reach for any color or brand. Just know the color of cotton candy will affect the color of your cocktail at the end once you melt it down.

Can I rim the glass with salt or sugar?

Yes, go right ahead if you want. Just wet the rim with lime juice or even corn syrup, and then dip the rim in the sugar or coarse salt. Do this before you mix up the margarita, that way it has a short bit of time to dry before you pour your cocktail in the glass.

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Can I make cotton candy margaritas in advance?

It is best to make this margarita freshly before serving. The cotton candy will dissolve once it touches the liquid. You will also lose the bubble affect from the cream soda if you pre-make the drink.

Is this a strong cocktail?

Yes, this tequila drink does pack a punch. You can reduce the amount of alcohol you use to create a mild margarita if you prefer. This recipe is very easy to adjust to alter it to fit your preference.

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