Description
The Rainbow Margarita is a vibrant, multi-layered cocktail that combines the bright flavors of grenadine, mango, melon, blue curaçao, and grape soda to create a visually stunning and delicious drink. Perfect for parties or festive occasions, this recipe serves four colorful margarita glasses, each layer showcasing distinct fruity tastes enhanced by neon food coloring for an eye-catching presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Layer 1 – Red
- 2 ounces Grenadine Liquor
- 2 ounces Cherry Punch
- 1 ounce Grenadine syrup
- 2 cups Ice
Layer 2 – Orange
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 3 ounces Mango Margarita Mix
- 1 drop Neon Yellow food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Layer 3 – Orange Sodalike
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 2 ounces Orange Soda
- 1 ounce Orange Syrup
- 1 drop Orange food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Layer 4 – Green
- 2 ounces Melon Liquor
- 1 ounce Melon Syrup
- 2 ounces Margarita Mix
- 1 drop Neon Green food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Layer 5 – Blue
- 2 ounces Blue Curacao
- 1 ounce Blue Raspberry Syrup
- 2 ounces Coconut water
- 1 drop Neon Blue food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Layer 6 – Purple
- 2 ounces Tequila
- 3 ounces Grape Soda
- 1 drop Purple food coloring
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
- Prepare Layer 1 – Red: Combine 2 ounces grenadine liquor, 2 ounces cherry punch, 1 ounce grenadine syrup, and 2 cups of ice in a shaker or blender. Shake or blend to chill and mix well. Pour carefully into each of the four glasses, filling about one-sixth of the glass volume.
- Prepare Layer 2 – Orange: In a separate container, mix 2 ounces tequila, 3 ounces mango margarita mix, 1 drop neon yellow food coloring, and 2 cups ice. Shake or blend until cold. Slowly layer this mixture over the back of a spoon on top of the red layer to maintain separation.
- Prepare Layer 3 – Orange Sodalike: Mix 2 ounces tequila, 2 ounces orange soda, 1 ounce orange syrup, 1 drop orange food coloring, and 2 cups ice in a shaker. Chill well and carefully layer this mixture over the previous layer, using the spoon layering technique.
- Prepare Layer 4 – Green: Combine 2 ounces melon liquor, 1 ounce melon syrup, 2 ounces margarita mix, 1 drop neon green food coloring, and 2 cups ice. Shake or blend and then layer over the orange sodalike layer evenly.
- Prepare Layer 5 – Blue: Blend or shake 2 ounces blue curaçao, 1 ounce blue raspberry syrup, 2 ounces coconut water, 1 drop neon blue food coloring, and 2 cups ice until well chilled. Gently layer this mixture over the green layer.
- Prepare Layer 6 – Purple: For the final layer, mix 2 ounces tequila, 3 ounces grape soda, 1 drop purple food coloring, and 2 cups ice. Shake or blend until chilled and carefully layer this purple mixture on top of the blue layer.
- Serve: Present the layered Rainbow Margarita immediately to maintain the colorful bands. Provide straws for easy sipping without mixing layers if desired.
Notes
- To create distinct layers, pour each subsequent mixture very slowly over a spoon held near the surface to prevent mixing.
- You can adjust the sweetness by modifying the syrup quantities or sodas used.
- The neon food coloring is purely for vivid presentation and can be omitted if not preferred.
- Use a clear glass to highlight the beautiful rainbow layering effect.
- Always consume alcoholic beverages responsibly.
