Made to Mingle
Champagne bubbles, classic margarita flavors and tart lemonade play well with spicy spring meals on the porch or patio.
In my mind, the quintessential spring drink will always be lemonade. It’s light and nostalgic and instantly makes the world feel a little brighter, like the first day you can finally crack a window and let the fresh air roll in. After being stuck inside through those cold winter months, I am officially ready for patio season: sunshine, clinking glasses and a lineup of cocktails and margaritas that are basically made for sipping outdoors.
When I started thinking about the best patio sipper to kick off spring, I wanted something that felt familiar but still a little celebratory. That’s where this delicious Pink Champagne Margarita comes in. It has the classic margarita backbone, but the pink lemonade brings a soft sweetness and the Champagne adds a delicate sparkle that makes it feel like a special occasion even if it is just a random Tuesday on the porch.
Like the classic margarita, this creation pairs beautifully with just about any Mexican dish, but it’s much more festive. It’s crisp and refreshing, light on its feet and just delicate enough to keep you reaching for another sip without overpowering the food. Tacos, fajitas, enchiladas, nachos — this cocktail plays well with all of it.
The first time I made it, we had neighbors over for a casual get-together. Nothing fancy, just good company and a table full of snacks. I put together a few Mexican dips to enjoy (the kind that disappear fast when everyone gathers around), and then I decided to make a pitcher of these Pink Champagne Margaritas to go with the spread. The moment I set the pitcher down, it turned into the star of the patio.
The color alone feels like spring. Add a salted rim, plenty of ice and that citrusy pop from fresh lime juice, and everyone will want a refill.
If you want a new twist on the generic margarita, give this one a try.
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Servings
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- 1 cup Champagne
- 2 cups pink lemonade
- 1/2 cup clear tequila
- 1/2 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- lime wedges for garnish
- salt for rim
- ice
Ingredients
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- In a large pitcher stir together Champagne, pink lemonade, tequila, triple sec and lemon juice.
- Rub the rims of two to four cocktail glasses with a lime wedge. Fill a plate with the salt and dip the rims in the salt.
- Fill the glasses with ice and pour the cocktail mixture into the rimmed glasses.
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