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.
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!
How to make
Are you ready for the easiest, tastiest, most festive Halloween drink ever?
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice then add in tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake until chilled and pour into glass of choice.
- Set a spoon at a 45º angle placed barely inside the margarita mixture with the back of the spoon facing up towards the ceiling.
- 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.
- Serve and enjoy!
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!
- Mix equal parts water and sugar (ex: 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar) together in a microwave safe bowl.
- 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).
How to layer
Giving your margarita that cool layered look is a lot easier than it seems.
- Dip a spoon barely in the surface of the margarita.
- 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. 😉
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!
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!
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
The Devil's Margarita
Ingredients
- 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
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
This post was originally published October 29, 2014 and has been updated to provide more detailed content.
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