Cotton Candy Margarita

Cotton Candy Margarita

Recipe by Daily Disher

This playful Cotton Candy Margarita adds a sweet twist to the classic cocktail with a swirl of cotton candy that melts on contact.

Course: Cocktail

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Cuisine: American

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Difficulty: Easy

Servings

4

Prep time

30 minutes

Cooking time

40 minutes

Calories

300 kcal

1 hour 10 minutes


Ingredients

2 oz Tequila

1 oz Orange liqueur

1 oz Lime juice

½ oz Simple syrup

½ cup Cotton candy

1 cup Ice

1 piece Lime slice

1 tbsp Salt


Directions

1.

Prepare your glasses by rubbing the rim with a lime slice and dipping it into the salt to create a salted rim.

2.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.

3.

Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to ensure it is well mixed and chilled.

4.

Place a swirl of cotton candy into each prepared glass, then strain the margarita mixture over the cotton candy.

5.

Watch as the cotton candy dissolves, adding a sweet twist to your margarita, and garnish with a lime slice.


Nutrition Facts

Total number of serves:

4 servings

Calories:

300kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

8g

Protein:

6g

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

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    This Cotton Candy Margarita adds a sweet twist to the classic cocktail with a swirl of cotton candy that melts on contact, creating a colorful, unexpected, and totally weekend-ready drink that turns any Thursday into a celebration. The classic tang of lime and tequila gets a whimsical makeover as you watch the cotton candy dissolve into the cocktail, adding both visual drama and a touch of nostalgic sweetness that makes every sip feel like a party.

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