Description
Sweet dreams meet cocktail creativity in this Cotton Candy Margarita, blending playful nostalgia with sophisticated Mexican spirits. Pastel-hued magic swirls through tequila and cotton candy, promising a whimsical sip that dazzles your taste buds with unexpected delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 1 cup white tequila
- 1/3 cup orange liqueur
Citrus and Soda Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 can (8 fluid ounces / 236 milliliters) Canada Dry Vanilla Cream Soda
Garnish and Decorative Ingredients:
- 1 package pink cotton candy
- Sugar (for glass rims, can also use pink sugar)
Instructions
- Assemble the liquid ingredients including tequila, lime juice, vanilla soda, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker or mixing glass, blending gently to prevent excessive foam from the carbonated soda.
- Strategically place a generous portion of cotton candy into a large pitcher, then methodically pour the mixed cocktail over the fluffy confection, allowing it to dissolve and transform the liquid into a delicate pink hue.
- Refrigerate the infused cocktail for approximately 60 minutes at 40°F, ensuring a thoroughly chilled beverage. For expedited cooling, utilize the freezer for 30 minutes, monitoring to prevent freezing.
- Prepare cocktail glasses by rimming edges with lime juice, then coating with granulated sugar or pink-tinted sugar for an enhanced decorative and flavor profile.
- Extract the chilled cocktail from refrigeration, stirring thoroughly to redistribute dissolved cotton candy. Fill glasses three-quarters full, then crown each serving with an additional cotton candy garnish for dramatic visual effect.
- Complete presentation by adorning glasses with a fresh lime wheel and optional cotton candy accent, serving immediately over ice to maintain optimal temperature and effervescence.
Notes
- Carefully combine ingredients to maintain the soda’s fizz and prevent over-agitation, which can flatten the drink’s effervescence.
- Experiment with different colored or flavored sugars like pink, lavender, or even edible glitter to create a personalized and visually stunning glass presentation.
- Use frozen fruit instead of ice cubes to keep the drink cold without diluting the flavors, or pre-chill glasses in the freezer for an extra frosty experience.
- Substitute tequila with a non-alcoholic alternative like flavored sparkling water, and use vegan-friendly cotton candy to make the drink accessible to more guests.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 34 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg