This Cotton Candy Margarita is sure to be a crowd pleaser! With its sugary and delicate flavor, it’s a spectacular dessert in a glass.
This fun drink only takes about five minutes to prepare, so it’s easy to whip up in a hurry. If you love sweet and fruity margaritas like this one, then you may also enjoy this Strawberry Lemonade Margarita.
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Other Names For Cotton Candy
Did you know that in the UK and other countries that cotton candy is sometimes called candy floss or fairy floss? That is because it’s light and fluffy, and comes together in thin soft strings. No matter what you call it, we can all agree this popular childhood candy found at carnivals is super delicious and a great addition to a cocktail.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This delightful liquid cup of cotton candy is sure to be the highlight of any special occasion! It can be prepared in just five minutes, making it the perfect beverage for those last-minute get-togethers.
- Anyone with a sweet tooth will love this recipe.
- This pretty blue cocktail is always a hit at parties.
- Margaritas are a great idea to serve at your Cinco de Mayo celebrations.
If you love margaritas, check out this Classic Margarita.
🥘 Ingredients
You only need a few simple ingredients to enjoy the sweet flavor of this cotton candy cocktail. It’s a festive way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo.
- Tequila: You will need a bottle of your favorite tequila.
- Triple Sec: This is an orange-flavored liqueur that adds a nice citrus note.
- Cotton candy: Make sure you get a good quality cotton candy and try to find one that is lightly flavored.
- Cotton candy food flavoring oil: You can usually find cotton candy extract at your local craft or hobby store or buy it online like I did.
You can find the full list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
🔀 Substitutions
Food Coloring: You could also use pink or purple food coloring to get a different hue.
Liqueur: If you don’t have Triple Sec on hand you can use orange or citrus liqueur instead.
🌈 Variations / Options / Add-Ins
Do you want to personalize this recipe? Here are a few ways to make this even better.
Lime Juice: Add a little bit of lime juice to give the drink an extra zing.
Liqueur: Swap out the orange liqueur for another liqueur, like orange vodka or peach schnapps.
Cotton Candy: Use flavored cotton candy like raspberry or strawberry, instead of plain.
If you want to try a spicy version of the drink instead, try this Spicy Skinny Margarita Recipe.
🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools
You will need a few simple tools so you can make this delicious drink.
🔪 How to Make A Cotton Candy Margarita
Making this delicious cotton candy cocktail is so simple. Just follow the directions below.
Step 1: Add ingredients to a blender
Put the ice, 2/3 of the cotton candy, food coloring, and flavoring oil to the blender.
Step 2: Mix in the booze
Add the tequila and triple sec to the blender.
Step 3: Blend until smooth
Blend until the ice is crushed and ingredients are completely mixed.
Step 4: Fill glass
Pour the margarita mixture into your glass.
Step 5: Garnish
Top the drink with 1/3 of the cotton candy, then serve. You could also wrap the cotton candy around cake pop sticks.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
I love to sip margaritas with my favorite Mexican-inspired dishes like these Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Bowls or this Instant Pot Taco Lasagna. No matter which main dish or celebration you choose to this with, you’re going to enjoy every sip of this cotton candy margarita.
👩🍳 Pro Tips
Here are a few tips to make sure that this yummy cocktail turns out perfectly every time that you make it.
- For a stronger flavor, use less ice when blending.
- To give your margarita a bit of sparkle, top with some edible glitter or pink sugar sprinkles.
- I recommend using a high powered blender like a Ninja or Vitamix for the best results.
- You could also garnish the glass rims with sugar, salt, or even a lime wheel if you prefer.
- This recipe makes one drink, however it’s easy to triple or quadruple it if you need to make a large pitcher.
- If you want a strong margarita, add some cotton candy vodka to this sweet treat.
- If you have a cotton candy machine, make your own cotton candy for a fresh taste. If you don’t have a machine, you can use the store bought kind just fine for this alcoholic beverage.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Do you have questions? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions for this recipe.
This drink is best served right away because the ice will melt and water it down. However, you can store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
You can also make a cotton candy martini by mixing grape juice and vodka, and then adding in some cotton candy.
Yes, the cotton candy dissolves and adds a nice sweetness after you give your drink a stir.
I prefer to use triple sec, but you can use either one depending on what you have on hand.
🙏 Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with this Cotton Candy Margarita:
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📋 Recipe
Cotton Candy Margarita
Equipment
- Blender
- margarita glass
Ingredients
- 1 shot Tequila
- 1/2 shot Triple Sec
- 3 cups cotton candy
- 2-3 drops blue food coloring
- 2-3 drops cotton candy food flavoring oil
- 2 cups ice
Instructions
- Add ice, 2/3 of the cotton candy, food coloring, and flavoring oil to the blender.
- Pour the triple sec and tequila into the blender.
- Blend until the ice is crushed and ingredients are combined.
- Pour the margarita into your glass.
- Top the margarita with 1/3 of the cotton candy then serve. You could also wrap the cotton candy around cake pop sticks.
Notes
- For a stronger flavor, use less ice when blending.
- To give your margarita a bit of sparkle, top with some edible glitter or pink sugar sprinkles.
- I recommend using a high powered blender like a Ninja or Vitamix for the best results.
- You could also garnish the glass rims with sugar, salt, or even a lime wheel, if you prefer.
- This recipe makes one drink, however it’s easy to triple or quadruple if you need to make a large pitcher.
- If you want a strong margarita, add some cotton candy vodka to this sweet treat.
- If you have a cotton candy machine, make your own cotton candy for a fresh taste. If you don’t have a machine you can use the store bought kind just fine for this alcoholic beverage.