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Cotton Candy Margarita

Healthy Fact of the Day

While cotton candy is pure sugar, you can control sweetness by using less simple syrup—or skip it altogether. Fresh lime juice adds vitamin C and tangy balance.

This Cotton Candy Margarita adds a sweet twist to the classic cocktail with a swirl of cotton candy that melts on contact, creating a colorful, unexpected, and totally weekend-ready drink that turns any Thursday into a celebration. The classic tang of lime and tequila gets a whimsical makeover as you watch the cotton candy dissolve into the cocktail, adding both visual drama and a touch of nostalgic sweetness that makes every sip feel like a party.

If you love playful cocktails with a twist, you’ll also enjoy our Strawberry Basil Margarita for another creative take on the classic with fresh herb flavors. For more fun, colorful drinks, try our Pineapple & Coconut Margarita or Hot Honey Margarita—both deliver that same festive, Instagram-worthy appeal with unique flavor combinations.


Cotton Candy Margarita

Cotton Candy Margarita

Recipe by Daily Disher

This playful Cotton Candy Margarita adds a sweet twist to the classic cocktail with a swirl of cotton candy that melts on contact.

Course: CocktailCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
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Servings

4

servings
Prep time

30

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Tequila

    • 1 oz Orange liqueur

    • 1 oz Lime juice

    • 0.5 oz Simple syrup

    • 0.5 cup Cotton candy

    • 1 cup Ice

    • 1 piece Lime slice

    • 1 tbsp Salt

    Directions

    • Prepare your glasses by rubbing the rim with a lime slice and dipping it into the salt to create a salted rim.
    • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
    • Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to ensure it is well mixed and chilled.
    • Place a swirl of cotton candy into each prepared glass, then strain the margarita mixture over the cotton candy.
    • Watch as the cotton candy dissolves, adding a sweet twist to your margarita, and garnish with a lime slice.

    Nutrition Facts

    • Total number of serves: 4
    • Calories: 250kcal
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 620mg
    • Potassium: 400mg
    • Sugar: 8g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 2mg

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