Circus Margarita
This Circus Margarita is a fun and festive cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, cream soda, and cotton candy for a sweet carnival-style twist!
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- 2 glasses
Ingredients
- ¾ cup tequila
- ½ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
- ½ cup cream soda
- ¼ cup orange liqueur
- 1 package cotton candy any flavor or color
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. Shake vigorously.
- Add cream soda and gently stir to combine.
- Fill each serving glass about three-quarters full with cotton candy.
- Slowly pour the margarita mixture over the cotton candy until the glass is about halfway full.
- Add ice and stir until the cotton candy dissolves.
- Serve immediately with a fun straw or festive garnish.
Notes
- Tequila Tip: Silver tequila keeps the flavor clean and lets the cotton candy shine, but feel free to experiment with a smoky mezcal or reposado for a twist.
- Cotton Candy Choices: Pink and blue cotton candy give that classic carnival look, but feel free to try flavors like grape or watermelon for a fun surprise.
- Soda: Any high-quality cream soda works. Just make sure it's not too flat.
- Make it a Mocktail: Skip the tequila and orange liqueur. Sub in orange juice and a splash of lemon-lime soda for a kid-friendly or non-alcoholic version.
- Serving Tip: This drink is best made right before serving, so the cotton candy stays magical and doesn’t melt too soon.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.1mg
