Margarita Float {Ice Cream Cocktails}

Cool off this summer with one of the best ice cream cocktails – a Margarita Float!

There are a few things that make me think of summer – tacos, margaritas and plenty of sunshine. Thankfully, my friends share my same enthusiasm for tacos and margaritas and we’re sharing our favorite recipes with you today.

If you’re planning a Cinco de Mayo gathering, you’ll need this incredible Cinco de Mayo menu guide, filled with all my favorite Mexican-inspired recipes and inspiration. And don’t skip this post about setting up your own margarita bar at home- so much fun! 

Boozy Floats – Summer’s Party Drink

Last summer we purchased a lake cottage and I frequently made mojito floats – a delicious boat drink that tastes as good as it looks. When my friends mentioned throwing a tacos and margs party, I started experimenting to make a margarita float.

A Perfect Summer Cocktail

Margaritas are Chris’ favorite cocktail and we love to cool off with them on the dock. After a few attempts, I perfected the most refreshing margarita there is – a margarita float that doesn’t require a mix, but also doesn’t require any more effort than a mix!

My secret ingredient? Lime sorbet. You can purchase it at the store or make your own {in just 3 minutes hands on time}. To be honest, I never knew I loved lime so much! I couldn’t keep my spoon out of the sorbet, or my mouth. A salted rim, tequila, water and lime sorbet and you’re on your way to the most refreshing cocktail ever.

One of the Best Ice Cream Cocktails

I taste tested a few to do my due diligence. As the sorbet melts, you get the most delicious traditional margarita there is, but if you’re impatient like me, just dip your spoon into the sorbet and get equal parts liquid and enjoy!

Do you love tacos and margs, too? What are your favorite recipes?

Pizzazzerie is mixing up her Coconut Grapefruit Margaritas, Inspired by Charm has made you Strawberry Coconut Margaritas, and if you’re into something skinny, check out Sugar and Cloth’s Jalapeño Margaritas. Of course you’ll need some tacos to go with them like Freutcake’s Fish Tacos with Coconut Avocado Crema and the Effortless Chic’s Build Your Own Taco Board {think taco cheese plate}! Enjoy!

More cocktails to love: 

• Vodka Mojito
• Watermelon Margarita
• Peach Champagne Punch Brunch Cocktail
• The Best Spanish Sangria Punch

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5 from 2 votes

Margarita Float

Author: Julie Blanner

Prep Time 3 mins

Total Time 3 mins

Easy margarita float - one of this summer's ice cream cocktails you won't want to miss. A refreshing summer drink recipe perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 oz water
• ▢ 3 oz tequila
• ▢ 3 scoops lime sorbet

Instructions

• Salt the rim of a glass and fill with tequila and water.
• Add lime sorbet and enjoy!

Tips

You can customize this drink by changing the sorbet to add different flavors. Ex. Strawberry, Mango, Pineapple. 

If you prefer a sweet rim instead of a salty one, replace the salt with a little sugar. 

Nutrition Information

Calories: 200kcal (10%), Sodium: 4mg

Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.

© Author: Julie Blanner

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