Sparkle Your Celebration with a Frozen Fourth of July Margarita!
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This vibrant and patriotic cocktail combines Cherry Liqueur, Tequila, and Blue Curaçao for a burst of flavors. Perfect for festive gatherings!
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Frozen Fourth of July Margaritas
Kick off your Fourth of July festivities with a bang by serving up a sensational Frozen Fourth of July Margarita that will leave your taste buds dancing in delight.
The red, white, and blue layers in this drink perfectly complement the patriotic spirit of the holiday!
The frozen cocktail has a refreshing blend of Cherry Liqueur, Tequila, Triple Sec, and Blue Curaçao, with hints of cherry Kool-Aid, coconut cocktail mix, and blue raspberry syrup.
And you can’t beat a cooling frozen beverage to combat the summer heat, making it the perfect sipper for outdoor celebrations!
Whether hosting a backyard barbecue, a poolside party or simply enjoying the day with loved ones, this frozen margarita is the ultimate way to toast Independence Day!
Reasons You’ll Love Fourth of July Frozen Margaritas!
- It’s a festive and visually striking cocktail that adds a patriotic touch to any Fourth of July gathering.
- The combination of flavors creates a fun and refreshing drink that appeals to both margarita enthusiasts and those new to cocktails.
- The layered presentation makes for an impressive Instagram-worthy cocktail!
- It can be easily scaled up for larger crowds or prepared in advance for effortless entertaining.
Ingredients For Frozen Fourth of July Margaritas
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- Cherry Liqueur – if you can’t find it, you can substitute it with raspberry liqueur.
- Tequila – a silver/blanco tequila works best in this margarita.
- Triple Sec – an orange-flavored liqueur.
- Blue Curaçao – a blue-colored, orange-flavored liqueur.
- Cherry Kool-Aid – made up according to the package instructions.
- Sweet and Sour Mix – you can buy this ready-made, but it’s very easy to make your own Homemade Sour Mix if you can’t find it.
- Coconut Cocktail Mix
- Coconut Syrup
- Coconut Water
- Blue Raspberry Syrup
- Margarita Salt – sea salt or sugar crystals for glass rims.
- Fruit Garnish – Lime Slices
This cocktail is made in a blender. You ideally need a blender that can crush ice. We love our Ninja Blender for doing that job superbly!
A Small Ice Cream Scoop will also come in handy when making this frozen margarita.
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If you enjoy drinking margaritas, you’re going to love making these variations:
- Frozen Shark Attack Margarita Cocktail
- Strawberry Lemonade Margaritas
- Coconut Dragon Fruit Margaritas
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- Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower Bites with Homemade Ranch Dip
- Honey Mustard Chicken Wings
- Caramelized Onion Dip
Frozen Fourth of July Margarita Variations
Here are some variations of the original cocktail recipe you might like to try.
Virgin Frozen Fourth of July Mocktail (Non-Alcoholic)
So that non-drinkers can enjoy a cool frozen drink, we simply remove the alcohol and replace it!
Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed below instead of the alcoholic ones.
- For the Red Layer
- Instead of Cherry Liqueur, use 8 oz Kool-Aid, ready-made
- 4 oz Sweet and Sour Mix – a non-alcoholic lemon-lime mix.
- For the White Layer
- Instead of Tequila and Triple Sec, use 4 oz Lemon Lime Soda
- 4 oz Coconut Cocktail Mix
- 2 oz Coconut Syrup
- 2 oz Coconut Water
- For the Blue Layer
- Instead of Tequila and Blue Curaçao, use 4 oz Lemonade
- 6 oz Sweet and Sour Mix- a non-alcoholic lemon-lime mix.
- 2 oz Blue Raspberry Syrup
Check for sweetness if serving to kids, as they may not appreciate the sour flavors. You can easily experiment with different syrups and soft drinks.
Frozen Fourth of July Mocktails (Non-Alcoholic Spirits)
For adults who would still like to enjoy the taste of alcohol in their mocktail, you could try non-alcoholic alternatives.
In the UK, try Lyre’s, which is also available on Amazon in the UK and Amazon.com.
Other brands include Strykk (UK) and Ritual (US & Canada). Non-alcoholic spirits are a growing trend, so be on the lookout in your local stores and online.
- Instead of Cherry Liquor, use Cherry Syrup
- Instead of Tequila, use Lyre’s Agave Blanco Spirit
- Instead of Triple Sec, use Lyre’s Orange Sec
- Instead of Blue Curaçao, use Blue Curaçao Syrup
Follow the recipe card using the non-alcoholic alternatives listed above instead of the alcoholic ones.
Leftover Margaritas!
- If you have any leftovers from your Fourth of July Margarita, you can store them in airtight containers in the freezer.
- Consider freezing the leftover margarita in popsicle molds for a boozy frozen treat to enjoy later.
Big Batch Frozen Fourth of July Margaritas
Because this is a layered frozen drink, the easiest way to make a large batch for a crowd would be to multiply the ingredients in the recipe card.
The recipe makes 4 frozen cocktails, so if you need to make it for 16 people, multiply the measurements by 4.
You can then whizz up the multiplied amounts at one time for each of the layers and store in the freezer until ready to mix and serve.
When setting up your bar or cocktail serving area, you could include the following:
- Ice Bucket – filled with ice. Don’t forget a scoop or tongs.
- Cocktail Glasses
- Cocktail Napkins
- Cocktail Stirrers/Swizzle Sticks
- Cocktail Sticks/Picks – skewer the fruit onto cocktail picks for your guests to garnish their drinks.
- Cocktail Decorations – umbrellas, straws, etc.
This cocktail recipe is intended for adults of the legal drinking age in your country of residence.
Please drink responsibly. Do not drink and drive.
How Do I Make Frozen Fourth of July Margaritas?
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Frozen Fourth of July Margaritas
This sensational Fourth of July Margarita will leave your taste buds dancing in delight!
Ingredients
For the Red Layer
- 4 oz Cherry Liqueur
- 4 oz Cherry Kool-Aid, ready-made
- 4 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
- 4 cups of Ice
For the White Layer
- 4 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Triple Sec
- 4 oz Coconut Cocktail Mix
- 2 oz Coconut Syrup
- 2 oz Coconut Water
- 4 cups of Ice
For the Blue Layer
- 2 oz Tequila
- 3 oz Blue Curaçao
- 6 oz Sweet and Sour Mix
- 2 oz Blue Raspberry Syrup
- 4 cups of Ice
For Glass Rim
- Lime Wedges
- Salt or Sugar
For Garnish
- Lime wheel
Instructions
- Place the ingredients for the red layer into a high-speed blender and blend on high until combined and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a small container and place it in the freezer while you make the other two layers, or until ready to make and serve the drink.
- Rinse the blender clean to make the next layer.
- Place the ingredients for the white layer into the blender and blend on high until combined and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into another small container and place it in the freezer while you make the final layer, or until ready to make and serve the drink.
- Rinse the blender clean to make the final layer.
- Place the ingredients for the blue layer into the blender and blend on high until combined and smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a third small container and place it in the freezer until ready to make and serve the drink.
- When ready to make the frozen margaritas, remove the prepared layers from the freezer.
- If you want to add a salt or sugar rim to your glasses, pour some salt (or sugar) onto a plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of four (8oz) glasses. Dip the glass rims into the salt (or sugar) and twist. Remove and set aside.
- To build the margaritas, use a small ice cream scoop to scoop each of the colored frozen layers into the prepared glasses.
- Layer the colors in order of red, white, and blue, and use a straw or long spoon to swirl the layers as desired.
- Garnish with a slice of lime and festive swizzle sticks. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 597Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 319mgCarbohydrates: 86gFiber: 7gSugar: 66gProtein: 2g
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Dinner Party Menu Suggestions!
The beverage is covered, but what about the rest of the courses?
Here are additional recipes to create a menu for a dinner party or special meal:
- Appetizer: Grilled Chipotle Lime Shrimp Skewers
- Soup: Gazpacho
- Salad: Peach Blackberry Salad with Blackberry-Basil Vinaigrette
- Main Dish: Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs with Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce
- Side Dish: Creamy Red Potato Salad with Fresh Herbs
- Dessert: Amazing Brownie Cupcakes for the 4th of July!
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