Let's raise a glass to American independence - celebrating unity, freedom and the ideals that shaped our nation. This 4th of July we're toasting with red, white, and blue margaritas - technically a Devil's Margarita - a bold twist on the classic cocktail.
As you mix this festive cocktail, consider the balance of each layer. Blue gets a touch of agave syrup to add weight, white the white layer stays unsweetened to remain lighter and float above. Top-off with red wine - its lighter body rests perfectly over the tequila.
Ingredients
- Ice – For 2 glasses + shaker
- Blue Curaçao – Orange flavored blue colored liqueur creates blue layer. No real substitute, but somewhat easy to find.
- Fresh Limes – 2 limes, 3 if small.
- Blanco Tequila – Also "silver tequila".
- Agave Syrup – I tend to buy pre-made over making. If you can’t find agave syrup, no worries you can use plain simple syrup.
- Cointreau – For white layer. Cointreau, the classic liqueur found in a margarita, but you can use orange flavored liqueurs in its place, triple sec is a popular substitution.
- Red Wine – Your favorite, no need for anything special.
Instructions
Fill 2 highball or pint glasses with ice. Add handful of ice to a shaker. To make blue layer, add 1 ounce blue curaçao, 1 ounce lime juice, 2 ounces tequila, and 1/2 ounce agave syrup. Mix in shaker for 10-20 seconds until drink is cold. Carefully divide blue margarita evenly between the two glasses so to fill cup 1/3 of the way. Rinse shaker to remove any access blue margarita.
For white layer, add a handful of ice to shaker. Add 1 ounce cointreau, 1 ounce lime juice, and 2 ounces tequila. Mix in shaker for 10-20 seconds until drink is cold. To create clean layers in both glasses, use the back of spoon to slowly and evenly pour white layer over blue. Pouring gently helps the white layer float better instead of mixing - giving the perfect layered look.
For red layer, use about 2 ounces for each glass (depending on size). Again, use back of the spoon to slowly pour wine overtop white layer in each glass to better float. Once the red layer is poured serve immediately!
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Menu Meets Mixology
Consider pairing this cocktail with Chipotle Shrimp Tacos to bring the heat, while the Red, White & Blue Margarita cools things down with a colorful twist.