Pink Lemonade Margarita
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This pink lemonade margarita (pink señorita) is a softer, lighter, and friendlier version of a traditional margarita. The flirty pink color looks gorgeous in a glass next to the lime, raspberries, and mint. While it’s simple to make, it looks and tastes like a celebration!
A little sweet, a little tart, and all things pink, this rose-colored margarita is as tasty as it is pretty. Sometimes I get fancy and call it a Pink Señorita Cocktail, because that blushing pink hue and pop of fresh raspberries deserve a name that’s just as fun.
There’s no mistaking that this is still a margarita, but it’s much lighter than the classic version. The pink lemonade adds a bright, refreshing flavor and softens the booziness, making it extra easy to sip. A pink lemonade margarita is perfect for a girls’ night, Valentine’s Day, or a sunny afternoon—and it’s simple to make in a pitcher, which makes it an effortless party cocktail.
Tip: Turn this into a fizzy pink margarita by using sparkling pink lemonade! And rather than adding all the ingredients at once, add the other ingredients first, then the sparkling lemonade last.
What type of juice to use
I tested this recipe with grapefruit juice, lemon juice, and lime juice. Here’s what I found:
- Grapefruit juice – This version was my least favorite. As with my grapefruit margarita recipe (which I love), I found I needed to add lime juice to give the cocktail enough citrus flavor.
- Lemon juice – I liked this version, but it wasn’t my top choice because the lemon juice overshadowed the margarita flavor. But if you only have lemons on hand, use them rather than make a trip to the grocery store.
- Lime juice – This was the clear winner. Using lime juice made the drink taste like a margarita and complemented the sweet pink lemonade.
How to make pink lemonade margaritas for a party
Making a big pitcher of pink lemonade margaritas is a great way to serve them to a crowd. Start by adding some ice to a pitcher – big chunks of ice work great as they don’t melt fast. If you buy a bag of ice and there’s a large piece in it, use that. Then add the ingredients and stir. That’s it!
- Two parts pink lemonade
- One part white (blanco) tequila
- Half part triple sec
- Half part lime juice
For example, you could use 2 cups of pink lemonade, 1 cup of tequila, ½ cup of triple sec, and ½ cup of lime juice.
Pink Lemonade Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 ounces pink lemonade
- 1 ounce white tequila
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce lime juice
- Raspberries, mint, and lime slice (to garnish)
Instructions
- Salt the rim of a glass by running a cut lime over the rim then dipping it into salt. Add a handful of ice to the glass.
- Place a handful of ice in a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Add the pink lemonade, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice and stir for about 30 seconds.2 ounces pink lemonade, 1 ounce white tequila, ½ ounce triple sec, ½ ounce lime juice
- Once your margarita is cold, strain it into your salt-rimmed glass and garnish with raspberries, mint, and a slice of lime.
Nutrition
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