This Lemonade Margarita offers a citrusy twist on the classic lime-infused margarita. It is a summer cocktail that’s both refreshing and satisfying.

This easy Lemonade Margarita will brighten up any warm-weather celebration! It’s a sweet and tart summer sip with just a few ingredients. It’s perfect for backyard parties, BBQs, or relaxing by the pool.

Perfect for holidays like Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and the Fourth of July.

Lemonade, tequila, triple sec, and ice are all you need to create this zesty drink. Make it individually or in party batch form for an easy boozy beverage bursting with sunny flavor.

Ingredients Needed

Lemonade – homemade or store-bought.
Tequila – the classic liquor for margaritas. Use Blanco or Silver Tequila.
Triple Sec – this liqueur will add an orange flavor that pairs well with the lemonade.
Ice – to fill the glass (or pitcher) and help make the margarita cold.
Sugar – for rimming the glass (optional).
Fresh lemon slices are for garnish (optional).

How To Make Lemonade Margaritas

Rim the glass with sugar.

Add ice, tequila, and triple sec to the glass. Fill the rest of the glass with lemonade—about 1 – 1 ½ cups.

Gently stir to combine.

Garnish with fresh lemon slices and serve.

How To Make A Party Batch

Add 4-6 cups of lemonade, 1 cup of tequila, and 1/2 cup of triple sec in a large pitcher. Add slices of lemon and stir to combine.

Place in the refrigerator to chill until ready to serve. Add ice to the pitcher before serving. Alternatively, add ice to individual glasses. This will keep the margarita in the pitcher from being watered down as the ice melts.

Variations

Add a fresh basil leaf to give the lemonade margarita an herbal flavor. You can also add fresh rosemary or a mint sprig to your glass.
Swap out the store-bought prepared lemonade for pink lemonade.
A splash of pineapple juice to give it a tropical flavor.
Try adding fresh fruit, like raspberries, blueberries, or sliced strawberries.

What Else Can I Rim The Glass With?

You can try rimming the glass with flaky salt. You can rim the glass with Tajin, a Mexican chili-lime spice, to give it a little zesty flavor.

It works best if the lemonade is more tart than sweet. Just remember to rim the glasses before making or pouring the margarita.

Can I Make This As A Mocktail?

Of course! Just leave out the alcohol and add a splash of orange juice or sparkling water for a
little something extra. If you rim the glass with sugar, it will seem more like a mocktail and not just lemonade.

What To Serve With Lemonade Margaritas

Margaritas pair well with any Mexican-inspired dish, like my Baked Cheesy Chicken Taquitos or my Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas.

For easy appetizers, try my Slow Cooker Taco Steak Bites with Queso. Don’t forget about my Spicy Chicken Tacos with Avocados. Finish it all off with my easy Mexican Sweet Corn Cake!

Storage

Once made, your lemonade margarita should be enjoyed promptly.

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