Color-Changing Margarita

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Butterfly pea flower-infused tequila joins classic ingredients for this color-changing take on a margarita.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Steep Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 margarita

Ingredients

For Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Tequila:

  • 2 cups tequila

  • 2 ounces butterfly pea flowers

For Cocktail:

  • coarse salt to taste

  • ice as needed

  • 2 ounces butterfly pea flower-infused tequila

  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice

  • 1 ounce triple sec

  • teaspoon edible glitter (Optional)

  • 1 lime wedge

Directions

Color-Changing Margarita
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For Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Tequila:

  1. Pour 2 cups tequila over 16 butterfly pea flowers (about 2 ounces) in a jar with a lid. Steep 3 hours or up to 1 day in a refrigerator.

  2. Strain out flowers, return tequila to jar, cover, and store in refrigerator. Makes 2 cups.

To Make Cocktail:

  1. Salt the rim of a glass. Add ice and 2 ounces (1/4 cup) infused tequila to glass.

  2. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add lime juice, triple sec, and edible glitter. Cover and shake until very cold; pour into glass with tequila and watch the color change from blue to violet. Garnish with lime wedge.

Editor's Note:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of infused tequila. The actual amount of infused tequila is 1/4 cup per serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
0g Fat
16g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Protein 0g 0%
Potassium 38mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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