I had this at a party last night and it was very refreshing. Not the usual after taste I experience when I drink margaritas. This recipe is a keeper and I'm making them tonight!
Pink Cadillac Margaritas
Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Fast Flourish: Rub rims of chilled glasses with a lime wedge, dip in a saucer of coarse salt and sparkling sugar, and twirl to coat.
Yield: Makes 3 1/4 cups
Total:
Recipe from
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Recipe Time
Hands On:
10 Minutes
Total:
10 Minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup tequila
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice
Preparation
- Stir together all ingredients until sugar is dissolved. Pour desired amount of mixture into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. Cover with lid, and shake 30 seconds. Strain into chilled cocktail glasses. Repeat with remaining mixture. Serve immediately (or make ahead; see tip below).
- Note: We tested with Cointreau orange liqueur.
- Test Kitchen Tip: Mix up several batches of Pink Cadillac Margaritas 3 to 4 hours before the party starts, and chill in decorative bottles or pitchers, ready to shake and serve when guests arrive.
Pink Cadillac Margaritas Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Beverages, Beverages, Alcoholic
- CONVENIENCE: Entertaining, Quick/Easy
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Fruits
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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