Cotton Candy Margarita Mocktail
If you love pretty pink drinks that taste as fun as they look, this Cotton Candy Margarita Mocktail is going to be your new favorite! It's sweet, citrusy, slightly tangy, and has that lovely cotton candy flavor that makes every sip feel like a little celebration.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pink cotton candy loosely packed
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cup chilled lemonade
- ½ cup sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- 1 tablespoon cotton candy syrup
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 2 tablespoons pink sanding sugar for the rims
- 1 lime cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Rub a lime wedge around the rims of two margarita glasses and dip them into pink sanding sugar.
- In a shaker or mixing jar, combine fresh lime juice, lemonade, and cotton candy syrup.
- Add the pink cotton candy and stir until completely dissolved.
- Fill the prepared glasses with ice and divide the cotton candy mixture between them.
- Top with chilled sparkling water or lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges and extra cotton candy. Serve immediately.
- Recipe Notes: For a sweeter drink, use lemon-lime soda instead of sparkling water. Add the cotton candy garnish immediately before serving to keep it fluffy.