Sparkling Margarita Floats
Elevate your cocktail game with these refreshing Sparkling Margarita Floats, the ultimate blend of a margarita's tangy zing and a fizzy dessert's creamy sweetness. Featuring luscious lime sorbet as the star ingredient, this indulgent drink pairs perfectly with tequila, fresh lime juice, and a splash of orange liqueur for classic margarita flavors. Topped with bubbly lime-flavored sparkling water and served in a salt-rimmed glass, this easy 10-minute recipe is perfect for summer parties, festive gatherings, or a fun twist on happy hour. Garnished with a lime wedge and served frosty cold, these sparkling delights are as photo-worthy as they are delicious. Perfect for refreshing your cocktail repertoire or impressing your guests with a creative treat, this recipe is bound to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 scoops per serving Lime sorbet
- 1.5 ounces per serving Tequila
- 0.5 ounces per serving Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounces per serving Orange liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- 4 ounces per serving Sparkling water (lime-flavored preferred)
- for rimming the glass Coarse salt
- 1 per serving, for rimming and garnish Lime wedge
- optional, as needed Ice
Instructions
Chill your margarita or cocktail glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes to ensure they are frosty.
Prepare the glass by running a lime wedge around the rim and then dipping it into coarse salt. Set aside.
In a shaker or small bowl, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. Stir well to mix.
Place 2 scoops of lime sorbet into the prepared glass.
Pour the tequila mixture over the lime sorbet.
Slowly top off the drink with sparkling water, approximately 4 ounces or enough to fill the glass. Stir gently to combine.
If desired, add a few ice cubes to the drink to keep it extra cold.
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass or floating on top of the drink.
Serve immediately with a straw or spoon and enjoy your Sparkling Margarita Float!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
457 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1953 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.0 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 69.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 28 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
