Red White and Blue Margarita

Follow the recipe to make 4 glasses or a full pitcher of this patriotic and refreshing Red, White, and Blue Margarita.

Red White and Blue Cocktail

I took two of my favorite summer cocktails, the Blueberry Lime Margarita and my Tequila Lemonade to create this refreshing and festive Independence Day Margarita. Add a bit of fresh fruit and turn it into a red, white, and blue cocktail that you and your friends can sip on all day long.

It's like sipping on grownup limeade infused with fresh fruit and boozed up with your favorite tequila. Use my recipe to make 4 glasses or a pitcher, both ensuring good times for all!

Ingredients

You'll find the amounts to this Red White and Blue margarita is in the recipe card below; but before you make any swaps, check out why each ingredient is needed:

• Red layer: watermelon slices or strawberries, either will work to make the beautiful red color in this margarita.
• White layer: Limeade with Blanco or Silver Tequila, use your favorite brand.
• Blue layer: fresh or frozen blueberries; whatever you have on hand will work.
• Cointreau or Triple sec:adds the citrus liquor element to this margarita. Learn more about the differences between Cointreau and triple sec here.
• Lime wedges: For garnish.

How to Make a Red White & Blue Margarita

The detailed steps for making this cocktail are written in detail in the recipe card; here are some additional tips in each to ensure the best drink:

1. Prep the fruit
   Place the watermelon on a flat surface and cut it into slices. Using a star-shaped cutter, cut the slices or keep it simple and just cut it into cubes.
2. Prep the glass
   In a cocktail glass, add in the fresh or frozen blueberries, and fill with ice.
3. Make the fruity base
   In a cocktail shaker, combine the alcohol and limeade together and shake until the sides are frothy.
4. Pour
   Add the combined mixture over top blueberries and top with more ice if needed.
5. Garnish
   Top this patriotic cocktail off with the star-shaped watermelon or strawberries, and add in a lime wedge for the ultimate combination.
   

What to Serve with Red White & Blue Margaritas

This delicious tequila cocktail is perfect for entertaining or sipping on while you're grilling skewers on the grill. Fill a bowl with chips and serve these with some chunky avocado salsa or spicy guacamole, or whip up an easy restaurant-style salsa in your blender. Of course, you can always whip up one of these epic taco recipes or one of the ones inside the Taco Tuesday cookbook linked below. Need a second cockail for your party? Try my Spicy Watermelon Margarita!

Red White & blue Margarita (4 & Pitcher)

Servings: 4

Celebrate your 4th of July by sipping on this delicious Red White & Blue Margarita!

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Ingredients

• 2 watermelon slices, ½ inch thick
• 6 ounces silver tequila
• 4 ounces Cointreau or triple sec
• 2 cups limeade
• ½ cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
• Lime slices, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:

• On a cutting board, use a star-shaped cutter to cut the watermelon slices. Place them in the freezer until ready to serve. You can do this ahead and keep them in the freezer or simply cube them.

Make the cocktail:

• Pour the tequila, Cointreau or triple sec, and limeade into a pitcher. Stir to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Serve:

• Add 2 tablespoons of blueberries to the bottom of each glass. Fill with ice, ¾ of the way up, top with cut watermelon.
• Pour the mixed cocktail into the prepared glasses. Add a slice of lime, for garnish, and enjoy.

Notes

Make it a pitcher, 8 servings, by doubling this recipe and combining 1 ½ cups tequila, 1 cup Cointreau or triple sec, and 4 cups limeade into a pitcher. Refrigerate it until ready to serve.

Equipment

Pitcher

Cocktail Shaker Set

Taco Tuesday Cookbook

Margarita Glasses

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cocktail | Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 226IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg