Best Frozen Sunrise Margaritas Recipes

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Provided by Lindsay Landis

Yield Makes 4 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 12

Margarita or coarse sea salt, for rimming glass
1 lime wedge, for rimming glass
1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate
1 1/2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup (6 ounces) tequila
2 tablespoons (1 ounce) Cointreau or triple sec
2 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups crushed ice
1/4 cup grenadine
For Garnish
4 orange slices
4 maraschino cherries

Steps:

1. Spread a layer of salt in a shallow dish. Run lime wedge around the rims of 4 highball glasses to moisten; dip rims in salt.
2. Place orange juice concentrate, orange juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a blender. Add ice and pulse until smooth. Divide margarita evenly among glasses.
3. Tilt glasses and pour 1 tablespoon grenadine down the side of each drink; grenadine will sink to the bottom and create a sunset effect. Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries and serve.

Frozen Sunrise Margaritas image

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories Cocktails

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

margarita salt or coarse sea salt, for rimming glasses
1 lime wedge, for rimming glasses
1/2 c frozen orange juice concentrate
1 1/2 c orange juice
3/4 c tequila (6 ounces)
2 Tbsp cointreau or triple sec (1 ounce)
2 Tbsp lime juice
3 c crushed ice
1/4 c grenadine
4 slice orange, for garnish
4 maraschino cherries, for garnish

Steps:

1. Spread a layer of salt in a shallow dish. Run lime wedge around the rims of 4 highball glasses to moisten; dip rims in salt.
2. Place orange juice concentrate, orange juice, tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a blender. Add ice and pulse until smooth. Divide margarita evenly among glasses.
3. Tilt glasses and pour 1 tablespoon grenadine down the side of each drink; grenadine will sink to the bottom and create a sunset effect. Garnish with orange slices and maraschino cherries and serve.
4. Bartender's Note: The straight sides of highball glasses are ideal for achieving the sunrise effect. Traditional margarita glasses won't work if you want this look.