Pink Margarita Recipe

Pink margarita with mint leaves and a lime wedge.

5 from 1 vote

Pink Margarita Recipe

A slight twist on a classic, this Pink Margarita is tangy and tart with a hint of sweetness. The splash of grenadine makes this cocktail fun and festive with a unique flavor. Make a single serving or serve it pitcher-style.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: Servings

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Aimee Mars

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients

1½ ounces Tequila
1 ounce Orange Liqueur
2 ounces Lime Juice
1 tablespoon Agave
1 teaspoon Grenadine

Instructions

Line the rim of the glass. Run a lime wedge along the rim of your glass to coat it in the lime juice. This will help the salt adhere to the edge.
Salt the rim. Pour the salt into a shallow flat plate or bowl and dip the rim of the glass into the salt so the entire edge is coated.
Shake. Pour all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously. Fill the prepared glass with ice and strain the mixture into the glass. Garnish if desired.

Notes

For a darker or lighter pink color: just add more or less grenadine to adjust the lightness or darkness of your cocktail. It will taste delicious either way.
Use sugar instead of salt. You can use coarse sugar to rim the glass edge and if making this for a holiday or theme can even use colored sugar crystals.
Triple sec or Cointreau? Either Triple Sec or Cointreau will work for this recipe. I prefer to use Cointreau in all my margaritas so that is also my choice for this version since it's closer to a traditional one.

Make it a Pitcher

6 ounces Tequila
4 ounces Triple Sec
1 cup Lime Juice
1/4 cup Agave
3 tablespoons Grenadine

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