WHY YOU’LL LOVE TEQUILA SUNRISE RECIPES

• Ready in 5 minutes, no tools required
  
• Classic cocktail with major visual payoff
  
• Easy to adjust sweetness
  
• Perfect for brunch or happy hour
  
• Just a few simple ingredients

Tequila Sunrise

This is one of those drinks I’ve been making forever. Not because it’s trendy. Because it works.

You don’t need a shaker. You don’t need a lesson. You just need a glass, some ice, and five quiet minutes before everyone starts asking what’s for dinner.

I love how a Tequila Sunrise looks fancy without trying. The colors do the work for you. Pour it slow, let the grenadine sink, and suddenly you feel like you did something… even though it was ridiculously easy.

This is a sit-on-the-patio, feet-up, sun-going-down kind of drink. No gimmicks. No fuss. Just a classic that’s earned its place.

WHEN TO SERVE THIS COCKTAIL

• Weekend brunch
  
• Poolside afternoons
  
• Summer happy hour
  
• Vacation mornings (time is fake)
  
• Anytime you want something cheerful

INGREDIENT NOTES

• Gold Tequila: Smoother and slightly richer than silver, which balances the citrus nicely.
  
• Orange Juice: Fresh-squeezed gives the brightest flavor, but pulp-free store-bought works great.
  
• Grenadine: Adds sweetness and the signature sunrise look. Go slow when pouring.
  
• Ice: Regular cubes are perfect. Crushed ice melts too fast here.
  
• Orange Slice: A simple garnish that reinforces the citrus flavor.

HOW TO MAKE A TEQUILA SUNRISE

The best Tequila Sunrise recipe is all about gentle layering. Fill a glass with ice, then stir in the OJ and tequila so it’s well chilled.

Now comes the magic. Slowly pour in the grenadine to create a sunrise gradient effect as it sinks through the drink.

It’s that easy!

VARIATIONS

Extra Sweet: Use 2 teaspoons of grenadine.

Lighter Sip: Add a splash of soda water at the end.

Blood Orange: Swap in blood orange juice for a deeper color.

Spicy Twist: Rim the glass with chili-lime salt.

Mocktail: Skip the tequila and enjoy a sunrise juice drink.

Frozen: Blend the tequila and orange juice with ice, then drizzle grenadine on top.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS

• Garnish with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
  
• Serve with brunch dishes or light snacks.
  
• Have straws and cocktail napkins handy… it’s a little drippy.
  
• Pair this sunrise cocktail with a Mexican breakfast casserole.
  
• Great alongside chips and salsa (classic or fruity!)

BEST TEQUILA SUNRISE RECIPE FAQ

The best Tequila Sunrise recipe is all about density and timing.

Orange juice is lighter than grenadine, which is basically concentrated sugar syrup. When you pour grenadine slowly, gravity does the work… pulling it straight to the bottom without mixing.

That natural separation is what creates the sunrise look. Stirring beforehand ensures the tequila and juice are evenly mixed before the visual moment happens.

Temperature matters too. Cold ingredients slow movement, helping the layers stay defined longer. That’s why ice goes in first and why this drink is best enjoyed right away.

Eventually, science always wins, and the layers blend. But for a few perfect minutes? It’s stunning and magical.

TOOLS NEEDED

• Highball or Rocks Glass: A tall glass shows off the layers best.
  
• Jigger or Measuring Cup: Keeps the balance just right.
  
• Spoon: Only for the initial gentle stir. A long bar spoon works best.
  
• Steady Hand: For pouring the grenadine slowly.
  
• Good Lighting: Trust me… you’ll want to admire it!

Enjoy!

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Tequila Sunrise (Easy Cocktail)

The Tequila Sunrise is a bold and fruity cocktail with refreshing citrus flavors. Learn how to make a Tequila Sunrise for your next party!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1 cocktail

Calories 185cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 ounces gold tequila
• 4 ounces orange juice
• 1 to 2 teaspoons grenadine
• Ice
• Orange slice for garnish

Instructions

• FILL GLASS: Fill a highball or rocks glass halfway with Ice.
• ADD LIQUIDS: Pour 2 ounces gold tequila and 4 ounces orange juice over the ice. Stir gently to combine.
• CREATE SUNRISE: Slowly pour 1 to 2 teaspoons grenadine down the inside of the glass. Let it sink naturally to create the layered sunrise effect. Do not stir.
• GARNISH: Add an Orange slice and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

Glassware: A tall glass shows off the sunrise layers best.

Sweetness Control: Start with 1 teaspoon grenadine, then add more if you like it sweeter.

Juice Tip: Fresh-squeezed orange juice gives the brightest flavor, but pulp-free store-bought juice works just fine.

Serving Note: This cocktail is meant to be enjoyed right away. The layers will blend as it sits.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 185cal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published April 2012, updated and republished January 2026

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I think that this is such a fun dessert! When you’re craving a sweet treat to pair with the rest of your Mexican food, you can’t go wrong with this!

It’s also a fun dessert for summer parties and a great way to make boozy desserts. 

These frosted cupcakes are likely better than taking actual tequila shots, so gather the simple ingredients needed to make these easy margarita cupcakes and have fun.

I love the touch of lime flavor that is in the cupcake batter and frosting! 

You will taste a bit of the tequila flavor of this great recipe – so be prepared for that. It’s not super strong, but it’s there! 

Margarita Cupcakes

Frosting spiked with Cuervo Gold tequila and triple sec is brightened with fresh lime juice to make these the most amazing margarita cupcakes you will ever sink your teeth into!

The cake is so tender, light, and fluffy — and so easy to make. No special tricks or methods, just be sure to add the dry ingredients as listed.

Our Cherry Limeade Pound Cake bakes that same lime flavors into a gorgeous soda-based cake with no mixer required.

Need an entree to pair with these boozy cupcakes? You can’t go wrong with my Margarita Chicken! 

And if tequila is not your thing, try my Bailey’s Brownies or cool down with a Strawberry Wine Ice Cream Float.

Don’t feel like baking? Our Rum Balls are rich, chocolatey, and spiked with rum for the perfect 18+ treat for adults at parties or holidays!

For a cupcake that’s just as unique and impressive, our Black Bottom Cupcakes deliver a rich dark chocolate base with a creamy cream cheese center that’s easier to make at home than you’d think!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Cake Flour – With a lower protein content, this variety produces a lighter, fluffier crumb than all-purpose.
  
  Make a homemade version by replacing 2 tablespoons per cup of all-purpose flour with cornstarch.
  
  Some people us a white cake mix here to save on time, and that is fine to do as well – although homemade is always better in flavor. 
  
• Tequila – I prefer to use Gold for this margarita cupcake recipe. Choose a bottle that you like to drink!
  
• Limes – Zest first, then juice, to get the largest amount of each. Avoid the white layer (pith) when zesting as it has a bitter taste.
  
• Buttermilk – This ingredient adds loads of moisture to this lime dessert, plus a pleasantly subtle tang. 
  
  If you don’t have any, make a simple substitute with regular milk and lemon juice or white vinegar.
  
• Triple Sec – Use this orange-flavored liqueur in the frosting for these margarita cupcakes. 
  
  It’s a classic margarita ingredient! Grand Marnier will also work in a pinch.

Tips for Making Boozy Cupcakes

• Bring ingredients to room temperature.

When everything is at the same temperature, the ingredients blend together much smoother — meaning a lime dessert batter without any lumps.

Set the butter, eggs, and measured buttermilk on the counter for about 30-45 minutes before starting this margarita cupcake recipe.

• Adjust the frosting consistency.

If your lime dessert frosting is too thin, thicken it with more powdered sugar — about 1 tablespoon at a time until your desired consistency is reached. 

Too thick? Use the same method, but with cold water instead of sugar. Keep in mind that buttercream should be a bit stiff so it holds its shape when piped.

• Don’t forget the garnish!

Pairing cocktail flavors with colorful toppings is half the fun of boozy cupcakes. Save some lime zest and mix it with orange zest to bring out the flavor of the triple sec. 

Add lime slices, and you’ve got a bakery-worthy treat! Make it even more fun by inserting a trimmed paper straw off to the side.

Margarita Cupcake Recipe FAQ

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Boozy Margarita Cupcakes with Tequila Lime Frosting

Margarita Cupcakes are loaded with lime and tequila. Fluffy boozy cupcakes topped with margarita buttercream are the ultimate lime dessert!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Oven

Prep Time 7 minutes minutes

Cook Time 22 minutes minutes

Total Time 29 minutes minutes

Servings 24

Calories 393cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• stand mixer

Ingredients

For The Cupcakes

• 3 cups cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 limes – zested and juiced 2 tablespoon zest, 1/2 cup juice
• 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, at room temperature
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup Cuervo Gold Tequila
• 1 cup buttermilk or make your own

Boozy Margarita Frosting

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup Cuervo Gold Tequila
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons triple sec
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For The Cupcakes

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare muffin tins with cupcake liners and set aside.
• In a large bowl combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• In the bowl that you will prepare cupcake batter, add lime zest and sugar and mash together with a fork (or your fingers), until your sugar is coated in lime oils. Attach bowl to stand mixer and use paddle attachment (or prepare electric mixer). Add butter and whip until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix until combined. Add lime juice and tequila. Your mixture may start to look funny here, just continue on with the next step. It will work itself out.
• With mixer on low add dry and wet ingredients; add 1/3 dry ingredients to bowl, allow that to combine. Then add 1/2 of buttermilk wait for that to combine. Add another 1/3 of dry ingredients and mix. Add other 1/2 of buttermilk and mix. Then finally add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until combined. Stop to scrape down the bowl as often as needed. Do not over mix.
• Fill cupcake liners 2/3 full. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out with few moist crumbs.
• Cool on a wire rack. Frost cupcakes with Boozy Margarita Frosting when completely cool.

Boozy Margarita Frosting

• In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment, beat butter and shortening on medium speed until completely smooth (about 1 minute). Add 3 cups of powdered sugar about 1 cup at a time, beat until well combined after each addition. Add tequila, lime juice, triple sec and salt, beat to combine. Add remaining powdered sugar one cup at a time. Beat completed mixture for another minute or so until the batter is smooth and fluffy.
• If frosting is too thin, add powdered sugar to thicken it, about 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
• If frosting is too thick, add cold water a tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 393cal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 198mg | Sugar: 42g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published July 2012, updated and republished June 2025

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I love the flavor of these Tequila Sunrise Jello-O shots! This easy recipe is a fun way to make a classic cocktail in shot glasses!

You can whip these up for your next summer party, or add this to your list of new recipes to surprise your family and friends. 

This jello shots recipe has the flavor of a classic summer cocktail, but the jello mixture makes it unique and fun!

I’ve served this fun cocktail recipe in jello shot form at adult birthday parties, or during a holiday weekend. It’s also great for Cinco de Mayo, or for party time while sitting around the pool. And let’s not forget a good ol’ backyard BBQ! 

Once you fill the jello shot cups, don’t forget to add a fun garnish. A small wedge of fresh orange or maraschino cherries are my go-to toppers for these tequila sunrise jell-o shots. 

Follow the steps on the printable recipe card below to see the perfect way to make these yummy Tequila Sunrise jello shots!

Everyone will love that tasty tequila layer with the fun jello flavors. Perfect for your next party! 

Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots

A layer of red, a layer of orange, and sweet all the way down — it’s your favorite Tequila Sunrise recipe, but the cocktail is mixed with gelatin in a cute little cup! 

Jello shots with tequila take only 10 minutes to prep and less than 3 hours to set in the fridge. 

Plus, they store well, so they’re great for making whenever you have a quick second before a weekend party. The only thing better is Mimosa Jello Shots for brunch!

And with whipped cream and a cherry on top? These Tequila Sunrise Jello shots make the PERFECT summer dessert cocktails!

Speaking of summer cocktails, check out my 5 Favorite Margaritas and let me know which is your favorite!

There are so many fun ways to use this liquor in cooking, not just in cocktails. Grilled Tequila Lime Chicken is one delicious example that you absolutely have to try.

Don’t miss more of my tantalizing Jello shots like Dirty Shirley Cocktail Jello Shots!

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions

• Gelatin – You’ll need a layer of red Jello-O for the bottom, so I recommend using either strawberry or cherry. 
  
  I use plain, unflavored gelatin for the orange layer — the flavor comes from the orange juice instead!
  
• Orange Juice – I like to use good ol’ Sunny D! It’s sweet, tangy, and so yummy — perfect for this Jello shot recipe with tequila! 
  
  If it’s too sweet for you, you can use your favorite brand of OJ instead. 
  
  Personally, I wouldn’t use any brand with pulp because it messes with the texture, but it’s your call!
  
• Tequila – Use your favorite brand of tequila for the alcohol portion. 
  
  In my opinion, silver tequila is the best candidate for any tequila Jello shot recipe as it won’t affect the color of each layer.
  
• Optional Ingredients – It isn’t totally necessary, but I think a nice dollop of whipped cream and a maraschino cherry on top really puts these tequila Jello shots over the top!

Prep Ahead Instructions for Jello Shots with Tequila

Assemble the shots in disposable plastic cups, and keep them covered after the second layer sets. 

Use plastic shot cups that come with lids so they’re easier to transport. Plus, you can stack them to save fridge space!

If you’ll be prepping Tequila Sunrise Jello shots in advance, wait until you’re ready to serve before topping them with whipped cream and cherries. 

Otherwise, the garnishes get pretty gross if they’re left in the fridge for longer than an hour or so.

Kitchen Tools You Will Need

• 2-ounce Shot Cups – These typically come in quantities of 50-100, perfect for making plenty of tequila Jello shots for a huge party!
• You also need a good, steady pouring instrument to get smooth, even layers. 
  
  I like using a kitchen injector/syringe because it’s so easy, but any funnel or pouring pitcher will work.

Tequila Jello Shot Recipe FAQ

How To Store Tequila Jello Shots

Keep lids on your plastic shot cups, and remember to store them without the whipped cream and cherries on top. 

If you store them this way, any Jello shot recipe with tequila will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks!

Because they last for so long, and because they’re so easy to make, I don’t recommend freezing them. Doing that absolutely ruins their consistency and texture.

Enjoy!
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Best Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots Cocktails Recipe

Tequila Sunrise Jello Shots are a fun way to enjoy a classic cocktail. These tangy, sweet tequila Jello shots are perfect for summer parties!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Chilling Time 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 40 minutes minutes

Servings 15 Jello shots

Calories 45cal

Author Donna Elick

Equipment

• 2-ounce shot cups
• drink injector OR
• funnel pouring pitcher
• rimmed baking sheet

Ingredients

• 3 ounces red gelatin powder 3-ounce box red Jell-O
• 2 packets unflavored gelatin
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 4 ounces tequila
• 1 ½ cups boiling water divided
• 1 cup cold water
• whipped cream optional
• maraschino cherries optional

Instructions

• Arrange empty shot cups on rimmed baking sheet; Set aside.
• Add packet of red Jello and 1 cup boiling water to a medium mixing bowl; stir until the gelatin dissolves. Add the cold water and stir to combine.
• Using the injector, fill 15 shot cups ¼ full with the mixture. Transfer the tray of Jello shots to the fridge for an hour, or until gelatin sets.
• Add the orange juice to a medium mixing bowl and sprinkle the unflavored gelatin over the top of it. You may need to gently press down on the gelatin powder to get it wet and start the process. Leave the mixture to sit until the gelatin dissolves and no longer looks clumpy.
• Add in ½ cup boiling water and stir until the gelatin dissolves. Add the tequila and stir to combine.
• Using the injector, fill the shot cups with tequila mixture to about ¾ of the way full. Transfer the tray of shots to the fridge for 1 ½ hours, or until set.
• Top with whipped cream and a cherry for serving, if desired, and enjoy responsibly!
• Store in refrigerator without garnishes, with lids on, for up to 1 week. Do not freeze.

Notes

1. Nutrition shown is for 1 Jello shot, without whipped cream or cherries.
2. Do not add hot water to the unflavored gelatin powder before it’s been dissolved in cold water. You’ll make it clumpy and stringy. It’s salvageable, but definitely not as easy to use or as nice looking.
3. If you want to make the red layer alcoholic, swap out half a cup of the cold water for more tequila. Do not go beyond half a cup of alcohol per Jello layer or you risk the layer not setting up.
4. I like using Sunny D for the orange juice as its sweet flavor rounds out the flavor of the shot well. Avoid using an orange juice that has pulp. The texture and appearance are unpleasant in a shot.
5. I like using an injector because it’s quicker and easier. However, I’ve been able to use a pourable measuring cup and make it out with little mess as well.
6. Add garnishes right before serving or within a couple hours of serving. Garnishes have a tendency to get gross sitting in the fridge for long periods. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 Jello shot | Calories: 45cal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 29mg | Sugar: 6g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg

Originally published May 2022, updated and republished January 2025

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Perfectly Peach Frozen Margarita

It’s Ladies Night Slow Roasters!  We are so excited to be hosting our second weekly Cocktail Link Party here at TSRI.  This week we are celebrating National Margarita Day!  It is a paid day off right????  Well, wishful thinking.  I guess no one is going to pay you to sip margaritas. Maybe…  Jose Cuervo is giving their people a paid day off for National Margarita Day.

Our cocktail creation for this momentous occasion is the Perfectly Peach Margarita.  A sweet, frozen, peachy margarita is just what I needed for this celebration.  Pure peach sweetness!  Imagine a fresh Georgia peach, perfectly ripe with a heavenly summer aroma transformed into a margarita.

What more could you ask for on National Margarita Day?  Perhaps a chance to link up your own margarita creations, appetizers and treats! Not in the mood for a margarita? How about a Cosmopolitan! Be sure to pop over to check out our co-host’s Greg and Katherine from Rufus’ Food and Spirits Guide favorite pick for Ladies Night.  Are you a featured favorite?  Make sure you grab a button to post on your site!

Happy National Margarita Day!  Kick ’em off and pour yourself one.  XO

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Perfectly Peach Frozen Margarita

It’s Ladies Night Slow Roasters! We are so excited to be hosting our second weekly Cocktail Link Party here at TSRI. This week we are celebrating National Margarita Day! It is a paid day off right???? Well, wishful thinking. I guess no one is going to pay you to sip margaritas. Drats! Maybe… Jose Cuervo is giving their people a paid day off for National Margarita Day.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 342cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 1 cup peach chunks fresh, frozen, or canned
• 3 ounces tequila
• 3 ounces peach schnapps
• 1 ounce triple sec
• 1 ounce sugar
• 1 ounce sweetened lime juice
• 3 cups ice adjust to personal preference
• lime slices garnish

Instructions

• Add ingredients to blender (except garnish). Blend together until mixture becomes a thick slush (add more ice if necessary).
• Pour into margarita glasses and garnish with a lime slice! Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 342cal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 30mg | Sugar: 35g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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It was just last year that I discovered how much I enjoy tequila, starting with the frozen margarita, which evolved into my favorite cocktail, the Puckered Jalapeno.  It sounds peculiar, but trust me it is fabulous!

More fabulous margarita recipes coming in the next week, but now you can start shopping for your Margarita Day Celebration!

Enjoy!
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Puckered Frozen Jalapeno Margarita.  My favorite cocktail ever. Yes, EVER!  The perfect cocktail. Spicy jalapeno flavor in a cooling frozen cocktail, lemony sweet with a salted rim, served with a jalapeno. FIESTA!!!

Grilled Margarita Chicken is out of this world delicious; with tart lime, sweet orange, and Cuervo gold tequila, you are going to love it!

Classic Frozen Margaritas made with Jose Cuervo Gold – a perfectly sweet frozen cocktail that will transport you to Margaritaville!

A cupcake packed with the fabulous flavors of classic margaritas. Boozy Margarita Cupcakes are the perfect way to celebrate any occasion!

This fabulous Frozen Strawberry Margarita is simple and amazing! Made with lime simple syrup the depth of flavor is masterful.

Originally published February 2013.

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Strawberry Lime Margarita

Welcome to TSRI’s Summer Grilling Celebration!  It’s Ladies Night and tonight we are fixing the most fantastic cocktail to top off the Knock Your Socks Off Tex-Mex Burger that we wrote about yesterday. 

I know we have had a few Margaritas in the last month, but I can’t help myself.  When I discuss cocktails with TSRI’s Mixologist and Cocktail Artist, Chad I always have a rather convincing argument when it comes to Margaritas.  This week it was only logical to make a margarita to go with the Tex-Mex burger we were featuring.  Either way, my drink request and his mouthwatering creation…

I wonder if that is how it always works…  “Hey, Michael…  Can you paint something on that ceiling for me?”  Perhaps inspired creativity does result in masterpieces.  It did for Ladies Night.

Don’t forget to check us out on Facebook – we have a virtual Ladies Night party every Thursday. Come and link up your favorite cocktail or dish!  Fabulous cocktails, fantastic food and amazing company.  It is THE place to be on Thursdays!

Strawberry Lime Margaritas 

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Strawberry Lime Margarita

This fabulous Strawberry Lime Margarita is made with frozen strawberries, lime simple syrup, triple sec and Tequila. It doesn’t get much more simple than that. The depth of flavor is amazing! You are going to love it.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 453cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 12 ounces frozen strawberries
• 4 ounces Jose Cuervo Tequila Silver
• 2 ounces Triple Sec
• 2 ounces lime simple syrup recipe to follow
• course salt for rimming your glass
• 2 lime slices garnish

Lime Simple Syrup

• 3 tablespoons fresh squeezed lime juice about 2 limes
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon lime zest about 2 limes

Instructions

• Rim 2 margarita glasses with lime slices and course salt.
• Combine remaining ingredients in a blender and process until you have a fine consistency. Pour into prepared margarita glass, garnish with lime slices and serve!

Lime Simple Syrup

• Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature. Strain zest out of simple syrup and use syrup immediately or transfer syrup to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

Combine ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and allow to come to room temperature. Strain zest out of simple syrup and use syrup immediately or transfer syrup to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 453cal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 22mg | Sugar: 64g | Fiber: 4g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 2mg

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Puckered Jalapeno Frozen Margarita

Happy Ladies Night!  I am so excited about this last cocktail creation for Cinco de Mayo.  We have had a fantastic month of Cinco de Mayo cocktails and will be sharing an amazing Cinco de Mayo cocktail roundup this afternoon.  If you missed our Cinco de Mayo party food round up you can check it out here.

Over the last year Chad has been infusing alcohol with various different things.  Some have been a major stroke of genius and others just a major pain to clean up after (hint:  marshmallows and vodka=bad infusion mess).  So I suggested getting into the produce and infusing a jalapeno into something (I am really inventive like that when it comes to drinks).  Chad the “Master of Cocktail Artistry” managed my favorite all time cocktail.  I know I have said that a few drinks along the way were a favorite or made the top 5, but this one beat them ALL out!

The Puckered Jalapeno Frozen Margarita is spicy hot yet frozen and cooling.  The lemon is sour and the sugar is sweet, with a hint of bitterness (perhaps from the Jalapeno) and the salted rim….  that my friends is what we call a perfect cocktail!  The perfect tasting experience hits all regions of the palate sweet, salty, sour and bitter: with a double bonus for spicy and cold.  Truly the best cocktail I have ever had.

Enjoy, and enjoy Cinco de Mayo, perhaps an excuse for a party.  But, any excuse to gather with family, friends and good food is a great one!

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Puckered Jalapeno Frozen Margarita

The Puckered Jalapeno Frozen Margarita is spicy hot yet frozen and cooling. The lemon is sour and the sugar is sweet, with a hint of bitterness (perhaps from the Jalapeno) and the salted rim…. that my friends is what we call a perfect cocktail!

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Blender

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 2

Calories 119cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Jalapeno infused Cuervo Gold Tequila ‘how to’ follows
• 2 ounces Triple Sec
• 4 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 ounce simple syrup 1/2 water, 1/2 sugar heated until it becomes a syrup
• 3 cups ice
• 2 Tequila infused Jalapeno coins the coins that soaked in the tequila, for garnish
• lemon juice for rimming the glass
• course salt for rimming the glass

Instructions

• Rim 2 margarita glasses by coating the rim in lemon juice and then spinning the glass in a plate of course salt. Drop Tequila infused Jalapeno coins into the glasses for garnish.
• In a blender combine tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, simple syrup and ice. Blend until mixture is the consistency you desire. I like mine like an Icee, so we blend for a minute or so. Pour and serve immediately.

How make Jalapeno Infused Tequila

• Slice 1 jalapeño into coins and place into a glass or jar. Add 4 ounces Jose Cuervo Gold tequila. Seal and set aside for 4 to 24 hours. We like it hot so we infused for 29 hours and it was great. Not too hot, but definitely knew it was jalapeño Tequila. To tone down the heat: infuse for less time. A 2 hour infusion will slightly 'perfume' the tequila.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 119cal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 27mg | Sugar: 12g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg

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El Dorado Cocktail

Happy Thursday Slow Roasters!!  It is Ladies Night here at The Slow Roasted Italian.  Tonight we are serving up Ladies Night: Spanish style. NOCHE DE CHICAS!!!

Come on ladies (and gents) grab a cocktail and get your groove on!  PARTY!

Enjoy!

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El Dorado Cocktail

This El Dorado Cocktail is an amazing blend of Cuervo Gold with sweet agave and vanilla notes, beautifully combined with fresh lemon juice and honey. A cocktail that will find you loving tequila as it dances with your taste buds.

Course Drink

Cuisine American

Method Mixed

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 207cal

Author Donna Elick

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila
• 2 ounces fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• lemon slice for garnish

Instructions

• Stir honey into tequila until dissolved. Add lemon juice and mix in a cocktail shaker. Serve over ice. Garnish with a lemon slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 207cal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 2mg | Sugar: 19g | Fiber: 1g | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

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