Red, White, and Blue Margarita Slush
A colorful and refreshing margarita slush perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic celebrations, this drink combines strawberries, lime, and blue curaçao for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Red Layer
- 3.5 cups ice
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
- 1.5 ounces blanco tequila (1 shot)
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 2 ounces grenadine
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
White Layer
- 3.5 cups ice
- 1.5 ounces blanco tequila (1 shot)
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar (or honey)
Blue Layer
- 3.5 cups ice
- 1.5 ounces blanco tequila (1 shot)
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 2 ounces blue curaçao
- 1 ounce lime juice
Instructions
Preparation of Layers
- Make the red layer by combining the ice, strawberries, tequila, Cointreau, grenadine, and lime juice in a high-powered blender. Pour evenly into 6 glasses. Rinse out the blender.
- Make the white layer by combining the ice, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave in the blender. Pour evenly over the red layer in each of the 6 glasses. Rinse out the blender.
- Make the blue layer by combining the ice, tequila, Cointreau, blue curaçao, and lime juice in the blender. Pour evenly over the white layer in each of the 6 glasses.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh fruit and enjoy immediately after preparing.
Notes
For garnishing, add fresh strawberries or blueberries, and consider using colorful straws. Best enjoyed fresh for optimal flavor and texture.