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Home Recipes Drinks Alcoholic The Devil’s Margarita

The Devil’s Margarita

by Jennifer Debth October 27, 2020
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5 from 16 votes
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The Devil’s Margarita is the perfect drink to serve at your next Halloween party. It’s a little sweet, a little tart, and a little spooky. 

Devils margarita from side

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Ingredients

You probably have most of the ingredients (there are only four) on hand and it takes 2.5 seconds to make. Make it for one, or make it for a crowd for your next Halloween Party!

  • Tequila – can’t have a margarita without tequila! Use your favorite variety. Blanco, anejo, or reposado would all be great!
  • Lime Juice – adds that classic, citrusy margarita flavor.
  • Simple Syrup – a 1:1 ratio of water and sugar boiled into a syrup and used as a sweetener. Want it less sweet? Use a 2:1 water to sugar ratio to make your syrup.
  • Red Wine – poured on the very surface of the margarita giving it the layered look. I use Cabernet, because that’s what we always have on hand, but feel free to use your favorite!
Pro tip
You can use any margarita recipe as a base! We LOVE this easy margarita recipe.

A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of yummy. All you need is lime, sugar, tequila and red wine! The Devil's Margarita is great for one, or even a crowd. Perfect to serve at your next Halloween Party! www.showmetheyummy.com #margarita #cocktail #halloween #redwine #happyhour #lime #tequila #simplesyrup

How to make

Are you ready for the easiest, tastiest, most festive Halloween drink ever?

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add in tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  2. Shake until chilled and pour into glass of choice.
  3. Set a spoon at a 45º angle placed barely inside the margarita mixture with the back of the spoon facing up towards the ceiling.
  4. Pinch the top of the wine bottle with your finger and slowly pour the red wine over the back of the spoon so it drizzles on the surface of the margarita. Pour until there’s about 1/4 inch later of red wine.
  5. Serve and enjoy!
Pro tip
Tequila is heavier than wine, which is why the wine is able to float on top! Practice makes perfect, so be sure to whip up a few before serving these at your next party.

How to make simple syrup

Simple syrup could not be any easier to make. Two ingredients and a microwave and you’re ready to go!

  1. Mix equal parts water and sugar (ex: 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar) together in a microwave safe bowl.
  2. Heat until the sugar is completely dissolved!

That’s it! So easy, I know! If you’d like a less sweet syrup, feel free to make a simple syrup with a 2:1 water to sugar ratio (ex: 2 cups water and 1 cup sugar).

Pro tip
Leftover simple syrup can be stored in the fridge for weeks so make a little extra to just have on-hand! It’s delicious in cocktails or even coffee!

How to layer

Giving your margarita that cool layered look is a lot easier than it seems.

  1. Dip a spoon barely in the surface of the margarita.
  2. Hold it at a 45º angle, and pour your red wine slowly over the top until the red layer is about 1/4-inch thick.

It may take a little bit of practice to get it just right, but don’t worry. Even if you mess up, the drink still tastes good so you don’t have to waste a drop. 😉

A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of yummy. All you need is lime, sugar, tequila and red wine! The Devil's Margarita is great for one, or even a crowd. Perfect to serve at your next Halloween Party! www.showmetheyummy.com #margarita #cocktail #halloween #redwine #happyhour #lime #tequila #simplesyrup

How to make a pitcher

To make a pitcher of the devil’s margarita, I recommend mixing up the margarita portion of the drink (again, feel free to make YOUR favorite margarita as a base if you prefer). You won’t be able to layer on the red wine and then pour into individual glasses with the same effect. Instead, add the wine layer just before you’re ready to serve in single cups!

For a pitcher, I usually multiply everything by eight!

  • 12 ounces tequila
  • 6 ounces lime juice
  • 6 ounces simple syrup

Combine all of these ingredients in a large pitcher, then stir well with a wooden spoon or whisk! Store in the fridge until ready to pour, float, and serve!

A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of yummy. All you need is lime, sugar, tequila and red wine! The Devil's Margarita is great for one, or even a crowd. Perfect to serve at your next Halloween Party! www.showmetheyummy.com #margarita #cocktail #halloween #redwine #happyhour #lime #tequila #simplesyrup

Tips

  • Chill your glasses. Put the glasses you’re using in the freezer for a few minutes before you make the margaritas. This keeps the drinks colder for longer.
  • Use a spoon. The spoon helps layer the wine on perfectly so it sits just on the surface of the margarita.
  • Don’t stir. Stirring will mess up the layering.
  • Customize it. The best thing about making your own drinks is you can mess around with ratios. Like a stronger drink? Use more tequila. Prefer it sweeter? Add more simple syrup. It’s all up to you!

What to serve with a devil’s margarita

These margaritas are the perfect drink to serve at a Halloween party! Here are some apps and desserts to serve alongside this delicious drink!

  • Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Pigs in a Blanket
  • Halloween Monster Eye Walnut Cookies
  • Easy Pretzel Turtles

A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of yummy. All you need is lime, sugar, tequila and red wine! The Devil's Margarita is great for one, or even a crowd. Perfect to serve at your next Halloween Party! www.showmetheyummy.com #margarita #cocktail #halloween #redwine #happyhour #lime #tequila #simplesyrup

How to store

Since this drink takes 5 minutes, I recommend assembling it right before you’re ready to serve. That’s way it’s super chilled, very fresh, and layered perfectly!

-Jennifer

A little sweet, a little tart, and a whole lot of yummy. All you need is lime, sugar, tequila and red wine! The Devil's Margarita is great for one, or even a crowd. Perfect to serve at your next Halloween Party! www.showmetheyummy.com #margarita #cocktail #halloween #redwine #happyhour #lime #tequila #simplesyrup

The Devil's Margarita

5 from 16 votes
The Devil's Margarita is the perfect drink to serve at your next Halloween party. It's a little sweet, a little tart, and SO YUMMY!
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
Yield: 1 Drink
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Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ oz tequila blanco
  • ¾ oz lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ¾ oz simple syrup
  • Red wine such as Cabernet or Carménère

Instructions

  • In a shaker filled with ice, pour in tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake until chilled and pour into glass of choice.
  • Set a spoon at a 45 degree angle barely placed inside of the margarita. The back of the spoon should be facing the ceiling.
  • Pinch the top of the wine bottle with your finger and slowly pour red wine onto the back of the spoon and let it drizzle on the surface of the margarita.
  • Pour until you have about 1/4 inch of red wine in the glass.
  • Congratulations! You've made a really cool looking layered drink!
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Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts
The Devil's Margarita
Amount Per Serving (1 drink)
Calories 209 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 15mg1%
Potassium 72mg2%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 6.4mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.

Keywords: alcoholic drink, easy, red wine, tequila blanco
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Author: Jennifer Debth

This post was originally published October 29, 2014 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.

Filed Under: Alcoholic, Drinks, Gluten Free, Recipes, Vegan, Vegetarian

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    Akron, Ohio

    July 22, 2023 at 7:10 pm

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  2. Anonymous

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    February 10, 2021 at 6:47 pm

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    January 28, 2021 at 6:53 am

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  4. Sena

    United States

    November 8, 2020 at 5:53 am

    5 stars Way cool & beautiful Tasty
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 9, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Thank you, Sena! 🙂
  5. Ni

    West Warwick, Rhode Island

    November 1, 2020 at 12:46 am

    5 stars Fantastic. Had this for movie night with the mister. Used ghost pepper tequila. Set it off. Tasted like something a trendy bar would charge $16/glass for. Will be a permanent addition. Seny the recipe to my boozy friends.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 3, 2020 at 12:00 pm

      Glad you both loved it!
  6. Ni

    West Warwick, Rhode Island

    November 1, 2020 at 12:39 am

    5 stars
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  7. Alex

    Windermere, Florida

    October 31, 2020 at 5:38 pm

    5 stars Very tasty and surprisingly easy to layer! Highly recommend.
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 3, 2020 at 11:59 am

      Awesome! Thanks, Alex!
  8. Patricia

    United States

    October 30, 2020 at 4:30 pm

    5 stars Great🎃👾🍸
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 3, 2020 at 11:58 am

      Thank you, Patricia! Glad you enjoyed 🙂
  9. Janet

    San Diego, California

    October 30, 2020 at 7:18 am

    5 stars
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  10. Brenda

    United States

    October 30, 2020 at 1:48 am

    5 stars Yummy!!!🦋
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 30, 2020 at 1:40 pm

      Thank you, Brenda!!
  11. Dallas

    Gaborone, Gaborone

    October 28, 2020 at 8:20 am

    5 stars This has the ‘wow’ factor and the look is super-cool – thanks!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 28, 2020 at 1:14 pm

      So glad you love it! Thanks!!
  12. Leslie

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

    October 25, 2020 at 7:53 pm

    5 stars Absolutely delicious! We’re reviewing it on our new podcast!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 26, 2020 at 9:08 am

      Oh, awesome! Thanks so much, Leslie!
  13. Sara

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

    January 31, 2020 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars I had this a the Mercedes Dome in Atlanta and it is just as good even better
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      February 1, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Aw thanks!
  14. Ghouse

    India

    August 11, 2019 at 1:52 am

    Hi, I was wondering how to make the margarita . You have shown a very easy way to make it.I will make it drink and come back to you people. Thanks a lot.
    Reply
  15. Sarah

    Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

    October 16, 2018 at 1:02 pm

    can this drink be made a head of time in multiple glasses and how long can it sit?
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 17, 2018 at 10:19 am

      You can definitely make the margarita part ahead of time. I’d add the wine floater right before serving 🙂
  16. Kassy

    United States

    October 30, 2015 at 7:10 am

    I am now getting frustrated by your newsletters! I have spent days trying to clean out my shelves of cookbooks, deciding what to k eep, what to send to half-price books and what to give to the library. I had to trim down from 8 shelves in a full bookcase DOWN to 2 in a cabinet. 20 years of teaching Home Ec- I love recipes and food related ideas A remodel of our living/ dining/ kitchen required this because I want a “word wall”. All of the recipes I need are online; right? Now I find myself printing something from you on a daily basis! It is just sooo easy to sit with my coffee and my IPad and print from your post. Now I’m going to add to the shelf again! At least a notebook to keep these bright new food ideas! Don’t worry my husband will never notice a notebook marked YUMMY
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 30, 2015 at 7:59 am

      Gahhh! I would have gladly taken your extra cookbooks (although I’m 100 % positive we don’t have enough room 😉 ). Wow! 8 shelves of cookbooks, that’s amazing! That word wall sounds really cool…I’ve never heard of that before! I’m sure it’s going to be beautiful. 🙂 I’m sorry that not helping you trim down on your bookcases… 😉 but I am glad to hear that you’re enjoying the recipes so much!! I promise I won’t tell your husband. 😉 Thanks for commenting, Kassy! We loved hearing from you! 🙂
  17. Krista

    United States

    November 13, 2014 at 3:02 am

    This is outstanding. I love a margarita and this has a twist! I love it. My two favorite alcoholic beverages a silver tequila margarita and a nice bold cabernet!
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    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      November 13, 2014 at 3:11 am

      Thank you Krista! Mine too…you’ll have to let me know if you try it 🙂
  18. Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

    October 30, 2014 at 3:04 am

    I was a barista, too, right when we moved to Seattle! So much fun 🙂
    Reply
  19. Catalina

    Warren Township, New Jersey

    October 29, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    5 stars This is so beautiful, I love the flavor and the colors, very festive.
    Reply
    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      October 30, 2014 at 3:06 am

      Thanks Catalina! I love the colors, too! Such a beautiful dark red 🙂

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