Description
This Dr Pepper Margarita is a fizzy, flavorful twist on the classic cocktail. It blends the tangy punch of lime and tequila with the sweet, spicy notes of Dr Pepper for a fun and unexpected party drink.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz triple sec (or orange liqueur)
- 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3–4 oz Dr Pepper, chilled
- Ice
- Lime wedge and salt (for rimming, optional)
- Cherry or lime wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Rim the Glass (Optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into salt.
- Mix the Margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice with ice. Shake until chilled.
- Pour and Top: Strain into an ice-filled glass and top with chilled Dr Pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Garnish: Add a cherry or lime wheel for garnish and enjoy immediately.
Notes
For a sweeter drink, add 1/2 oz simple syrup. You can also blend all ingredients with ice for a frozen version. Try cherry Dr Pepper for an extra flavor boost!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken & Stirred
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dr pepper margarita, soda cocktail, fizzy margarita, tequila dr pepper, unique margarita recipe