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Here’s how to make a stunning Red, White, and Blue Margarita to celebrate the Stars and Stripes for your upcoming Memorial Day bash or 4th of July party.

This Red, White, and Blue Margarita and it’s tantalizing layers (yes, I said tantalizing!) makes the perfect patriotic cocktail for your Memorial Day parties or 4th of July celebration.

We’re going to basically make a classic margarita mixed with a strawberry margarita and add a little bit of Blue Curacao. This fruity combo will make your 4th of July margarita ahh-mazing.

So, grab your blender and let’s get mixing!

Now, this festive patriotic cocktail takes a little extra time, so if you want to go the easy route (I totally understand), simply make these Blue Margaritas and add some cute red white and blue cocktail picks to hold your garnish.

Why You’ll Love this Red White and Blue Margarita

• Combines classic margarita flavors with a patriotic twist.
• The sweet and tangy layers meld perfectly with blanco tequila.
• These 4th of July margaritas are as delicious as they are colorful!

Kitchen Equipment Needed

Here’s everything you’ll need to make these patriotic margaritas:

• High-powered blender: You’ll need a blender that can make crushed ice easily! I use a Nija Blender and it crushes ice like a boss!!!
• 2 Glasses, 6-8 ounces each
• 2 separate containers to hold the red and white layers while you’re making the last layer.

Ingredients

TIP: Be sure to chill all ingredients to keep it extra cold!

TEQUILA: Use your favorite Silver tequila (also known as Blanco tequila).

COINTREAU: Orange liqueur is a must have for great margarita recipes. You can substitute with Triple sec or Grand Marnier.

BLUE CURACAO: This is an orange liqueur that’s a bright blue color.

FROZEN STRAWBERRIES: For the red layer, we’re making a strawberry margarita.

GRENADINE: A fruity syrup that will add a little extra flavor and make the red layer pop.

LIME JUICE: Used in all three layers, it’s acidic tart flavor balances the sweet.

SIMPLE SYRUP: Adds a little sweetness to your red white and blue margaritas.

ICE: To make a thick slushy consistency.

How to Make a Red White and Blue Margarita

Now comes the fun part! We’ll make the different layers separately, then combine them into each glass.

STEP 1: Start by rimming your glasses: Use a lime wedge to wet the rim and then dip it into margarita salt. Note: If you are using sanding sugar instead, wet the rim by dipping the edges into a small saucer of simple sugar.

STEP 2: Create the Red Layer by combining 2 1/2 cups of ice, 1 1/2 cups frozen strawberries, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce Cointreau, 2 ounces grenadine, and 1 ounce lime juice. Blend until slushy and set the red mixture aside in a different container.

STEP 3: Make the White Layer: Rinse your blender really well to remove any red coloring. Then add 2 1/2 cups ice, 2 ounces  tequila, 1 ounce Cointreau, 2 ounces lime juice, and 1 tablespoon simple syrup. Blend until slushy and set the white mixture aside in a separate container.

STEP 4: Make the last layer, which is the Blue Layer: Blend together 2 1/2 cups ice, 2 ounces tequila, 3 ounces Blue Curacao and 1 ounce lime juice until it also has a slushy consistency.

STEP 5: Time to layer it up: Take your glasses and begin pouring the blue mixture as the base layer. Follow it up with the white mixture and top it off with the red mixture. Be sure to gently pour each layer over the back of a spoon, or use a scoop to add a little at a time in order to create better separation between each of the colors.

STEP 6: Garnish and Serve: Finish off your patriotic margaritas with a lime wheel and a fresh strawberry on the rim of each glass. Serve immediately while the layers red white and blue layers are well separated and the cocktails are cold.

Variations

• Go the super simple route: You can always make your favorite margarita, then divide it into 3 parts and use red and blue food coloring.
• If your blue layers are not blue enough, add Blue Curaçao a teaspoon at a time until you like the blue layer color.

Margarita Slushy Tips:

• Add a little more ice as needed to get the consistency you want.
• Sample each layer as you make it! This way, you can make any adjustments to the amount of tequila or the other ingredients before you move on to the next layer.
• If it’s taking you longer than expected to make each layer, simply place your containers of separate margarita layers in the freezer to keep them icy.
• Start with chilled ingredients. This will keep your ice from melting as quick.

Kick off your 4th of July holiday with this fun Red White and Blue Margarita.

Cheers!

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Red White and Blue Margarita

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Here's how to make a stunning Red, White, and Blue Margarita to celebrate the Stars and Stripes for your upcoming Memorial Day bash or 4th of July party.

Prep Time 8 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

Glass Rim:

• Lime Wedge
• Margarita Salt

Red Layer:

• 2 1/2 - 3 cups Ice
• 1 1/2 cups Frozen Strawberries
• 2 ounces Silver Tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau (you can substitute with Grand Marnier or Triple sec)
• 2 ounces Grenadine
• 1 ounce lime juice

White Layer:

• 2 1/2 - 3 cups Ice
• 2 ounces Silver Tequila
• 1 ounce Cointreau
• 2 ounces Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Simple Syrup

Blue Layer:

• 2 1/2 - 3 cups ice
• 2 ounces Tequila
• 3 ounces Blue Curacao
• 1 ounce lime juice

Garnish:

• Lime wheel
• Fresh Strawberry

Instructions

1. Use a lime wedge to wet the rim of your glasses. Dip the rim into margarita salt.
2. Create the Red Layer by combining ice, frozen strawberries, tequila, Cointreau, grenadine, and lime juice. Blend until slushy. Taste test -and adjust accordingly (add more tequila or simple syrup to match your tastes). Set the red mixture aside in a different container and place in freezer.
3. Make the White Layer: Rinse your blender well to remove any red coloring. Then add ice, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup. Blend until slushy (add more tequila or simple syrup to match your tastes).and set the white mixture aside in a separate container and place in freezer.
4. Make the Blue Layer: Blend together ice, tequila, Blue Curacao and lime juice until it also has a slushy consistency. Taste Test - add more tequila or simple syrup to match your tastes). Add more Blue Curacao if you want it a darker blue.
5. Pour the blue mixture as the base layer, filling 1/3 of the glass. Follow it up with 1/3 white mixture and top it off with 1/3 red mixture. Be sure to gently pour each layer. I use an small scoop to add a little at a time, making it easier to keep the layers separated.
6. Finish off your patriotic margaritas with a lime wheel and a fresh strawberry on the rim of each glass. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Sample each layer as you make it! This way, you can make any adjustments to the amount of tequila or the other ingredients before you move on to the next layer.

See variations and tips in the recipe post. Drink Responsibly.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 396Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 350mgCarbohydrates: 66gFiber: 5gSugar: 38gProtein: 2g

Nutritional values are estimates and not exact.

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