Description
Celebrate any occasion with these vibrant Red, White, and Blue Margaritas. Layered with blue curaçao, a classic margarita mix, and topped with red wine, these visually stunning cocktails offer a refreshing, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor perfect for summer gatherings or festive holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
Blue Layer
- 1 ounce blue curaçao
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1/2 ounce agave syrup
- Ice for shaker and glasses
White Layer
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- Ice for shaker
Red Layer
- 4 ounces red wine, divided (approximately 2 ounces per glass)
Instructions
- Prepare Glasses and Blue Layer: Fill two highball or pint glasses with ice to chill. Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Pour in blue curaçao, lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup. Shake vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled. Carefully divide the blue mixture evenly between the two glasses, filling each about one-third full. Rinse out the shaker to remove any remaining blue layer residue.
- Prepare and Add White Layer: Add fresh ice to the shaker along with Cointreau, lime juice, and tequila. Shake again for 10 to 20 seconds until cold. Using the back of a spoon, slowly and evenly pour half of the white mixture over the blue layer in each glass. Pouring slowly over the spoon helps the white layer gently float atop the blue, maintaining distinct layers.
- Top with Red Layer: Pour approximately 2 ounces of red wine per glass into the back of the spoon and slowly pour over the white layer to float the red wine on top. Serve immediately to showcase the striking tri-color layers. Cheers!
Notes
- Use a spoon to layer drinks slowly and prevent mixing of layers.
- Adjust the amount of agave syrup based on your desired sweetness.
- Use a firm, flavorful red wine such as a merlot or cabernet sauvignon for best results.
- Serve immediately to maintain distinct colorful layers before they meld.
- Glass size can affect the quantity of wine needed; adjust accordingly.
