5 from 10 votes
Margarita Floats
Margarita Floats are refreshing cocktails that combine a shaken blend of tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur, served over crushed ice and topped with scoops of citrus sherbet or sorbet. The glasses are rimmed with tajin or margarita salt, adding a zesty, slightly spicy contrast. This cocktail balances tart, sweet, and boozy notes with creamy sherbet floats for a layered drink experience.
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
margaritas, is easily multiplied
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- tajin or margarita salt for the rim
- lime wedges
- ice crushed
- 4 ounces tequila (I like a blanco for this recipe)
- 4 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3 ounces simple syrup
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur
- 2 to 4 lemon lime or orange sherbet/sorbet (or a swirl, scoops
Instructions
- Use a lime wedge to rim 2 glasses, then dip the rims in the tajin (chili lime seasoning) or salt. Fill the glasses with crushed ice.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup and grand marnier. Shake for 30 seconds, until the mixture is frothy. Pour the mixture evenly between the 2 glasses. Add in 1 or 2 scoops of sherbet. Serve!
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