Description
A visually stunning and refreshing Rainbow Margarita recipe that layers vibrant flavored liquors and syrups to create a colorful cocktail perfect for parties and festive occasions. This non-traditional margarita offers a playful twist with multiple layers of fruity flavors and neon food coloring, served in four glasses.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Layer:
- 2 ounces Grenadine Liquor
- 2 ounces Cherry Punch
- 1 ounce Grenadine syrup
- 2 cups Ice
Orange Layer:
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 3 ounces Mango Margarita Mix
- 1 drop Neon Yellow food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Orange Soda Layer:
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 2 ounces Orange Soda
- 1 ounce Orange Syrup
- 1 drop Orange food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Green Layer:
- 2 ounces Melon Liquor
- 1 ounce Melon Syrup
- 2 ounces Margarita Mix
- 1 drop Neon Green food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Blue Layer:
- 2 ounces Blue Curacao
- 1 ounce Blue Raspberry Syrup
- 2 ounces Coconut water
- 1 drop Neon Blue food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Purple Layer:
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 3 ounces Grape Soda
- 1 drop Purple food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
- Prepare the Red Layer: In a shaker or large glass, combine 2 ounces of Grenadine Liquor, 2 ounces of Cherry Punch, and 1 ounce of Grenadine syrup. Add 2 cups of ice and shake or stir gently until chilled.
- Pour the Red Layer: Carefully pour the red mixture into the bottom of each of the four glasses to form the base layer of the cocktail.
- Create the Orange Mango Layer: Mix 2 ounces of Tequila with 3 ounces of Mango Margarita Mix and add 1 drop of Neon Yellow food coloring. Add 2 cups of ice and stir or shake to chill thoroughly.
- Layer Orange Mango atop Red: Slowly pour the orange mango mixture over the back of a spoon to layer gently on top of the red layer in each glass, avoiding mixing the colors.
- Prepare the Orange Soda Layer: Combine 2 ounces of Tequila, 2 ounces of Orange Soda, 1 ounce of Orange Syrup, and 1 drop of Orange food coloring with 2 cups of ice. Stir to chill the drink.
- Layer Orange Soda: Carefully pour this orange soda mixture over the orange mango layer using the back of a spoon to maintain distinct layers.
- Mix the Green Layer: In a shaker, combine 2 ounces Melon Liquor, 1 ounce Melon Syrup, 2 ounces Margarita Mix, and 1 drop Neon Green food coloring with 2 cups of ice. Shake well to chill.
- Pour Green Layer: Gently layer the green mixture over the orange soda layer in each glass.
- Prepare the Blue Layer: Combine 2 ounces Blue Curacao, 1 ounce Blue Raspberry Syrup, 2 ounces Coconut water, and 1 drop Neon Blue food coloring in a shaker with 2 cups of ice. Chill thoroughly.
- Layer Blue: Carefully pour the blue mixture atop the green layer, maintaining clear separation.
- Make the Purple Layer: Mix 2 ounces Tequila, 3 ounces Grape Soda, and 1 drop Purple food coloring with 2 cups ice. Stir or shake to chill.
- Top with Purple Layer: Layer the purple mixture gently over the blue layer to complete the rainbow presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Present the glasses with layered Rainbow Margaritas immediately to retain the separation and vibrant colors.
Notes
- To maintain clear color separation between layers, pour each subsequent layer slowly over the back of a spoon.
- Use chilled ingredients and plenty of ice to ensure each layer stays distinct and cold.
- Adjust the sweetness and alcohol strength to taste by modifying syrup or liquor quantities.
- Neon food coloring is optional but enhances the vibrant appearance.
- This recipe yields four layered cocktails, perfect for sharing with friends at parties.
