Recipe Details

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

Ingredients

  • 2cupstequila

  • 2ouncesbutterfly pea flowers

  • coarse salt to taste

  • ice as needed

  • 2ouncesbutterfly pea flower-infused tequila

  • 1ouncefresh lime juice

  • 1ouncetriple sec

  • teaspoonedible glitter (Optional)

  • 1lime wedge

Cooking Directions

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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

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe1
Calories244
% 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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