Halloween Margaritas

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 10 min
  • Servings 5

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tequila
  • 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 2 drops green food color
  • 2 drops yellow food color
  • 36 ice cubes (about 4 1/2 cups)
  • 2 teaspoons simple syrup or water
  • Black coarse sugar, if desired
  • Orange slices, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    In blender, place tequila, liqueur, lime juice, 1/2 cup simple syrup, the green food color, yellow food color and ice cubes. Cover; blend on high speed until smooth.
  • 2
    Place 2 teaspoons simple syrup on small flat plate. Place coarse sugar on another small flat plate. Dip rims of 5 margarita glasses in simple syrup and then in coarse sugar. Divide margarita mixture evenly among sugar-rimmed glasses. Garnish with orange slices. Serve immediately.

  • To make a simple syrup for this Halloween Margaritas recipe, combine 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring until dissolved. Cool and store in refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Some orange-flavored liqueurs come in vibrant colors. For these Halloween Margaritas, we recommend choosing a brand that is clear in color.
  • For the prettiest garnish, opt for a smaller variety of orange.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Cup
Calories
240
Total Fat
0g
0%
Saturated Fat
0g
0%
Sodium
0mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
22g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
0g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Other Carbohydrate;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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