Pastel Paradise Margarita
If you like sweet, fruity margaritas with a fun pastel twist, you have to try this Pastel Paradise Margarita! It tastes smooth and refreshing, and the pastel colors are perfect for spring parties, Easter brunch, or any time you want a tropical, colorful vibe.
Let’s shake up something pretty!
Things You Need
- Shaker for cocktails
- Glass for margaritas
- Small plate for rimming
- Stir with a spoon
What You’ll Need
- 2 ounces of white tequila
- 1 ounce of orange liqueur or triple sec
- 1 ounce of fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce of coconut cream
- 1 ounce of pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon of pastel-colored simple syrup (see how to make it below)
- Ice cubes
As a garnish:
- Sugar in pink or blue (for the rim)
- Lime wedge
How to Make Simple Syrup in Pastel Colors (Optional but Fun!)
- Put ½ cup of sugar and ½ cup of water in a saucepan on low heat.
- Take it off the heat and stir until the sugar is gone.
- Put in 1–2 drops of pastel food coloring (pink, blue, or purple) and stir.
- Let it cool, then put it in a jar and keep it in the fridge for up to a week.
How to
Step 1: Put a rim on the glass
Put the rim of the margarita glass in lime juice and then cover it with pink or blue sugar.
Step 2: Put the Shaker in Place
Put tequila, triple sec, lime juice, coconut cream, pineapple juice, and pastel-colored simple syrup in a cocktail shaker.
Step 3: Put in ice and shake
Put ice cubes in the shaker, close it, and shake it hard for 15 seconds, or until it is very cold and frothy.
Step 4: Pour and strain
Pour the margarita through a strainer into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Step 5: Add a garnish and serve
Put a wedge of fresh lime on the edge and enjoy!
Advice from experts
- Cool the glass! Put it in the freezer for 10 minutes before you serve it.
- Want more color? Add a drop of food coloring to make the pastel effect stronger.
- Make it more creamy! A little bit of vanilla creamer or coconut milk will do.
- Choose the frozen kind! Mix all the ingredients with ice to make a slushy texture.
- Is there a version without alcohol? Change the tequila to coconut water and the triple sec to orange juice.
Changes and substitutions
- No booze? Instead of tequila, use sparkling lemonade.
- More fruity? Put in a splash of peach or mango puree.
- More tropical? Use fresh passionfruit juice instead of lime juice.
Leftovers and how to store them
Best when fresh! Store the mixed ingredients (without ice) in the fridge if you’re making a batch. Shake them up before serving.
In conclusion
That’s all there is to it! Your Pastel Paradise Margarita is ready to drink. It tastes sweet and citrusy and has a lot of tropical flavors, making it great for a spring party. Give it a shot, snap a picture, and tell me how it went.Thanks! 🍹🌸✨