Sunset Citrus Fusion

This Sugar Sunset Margaritas recipe offers a delightful twist on the classic margarita, showcasing a sweet and refreshing blend of hand-squeezed citrus juices and more. It's a perfect concoction to savor during a relaxing evening or to impress guests with its vibrant flavors.

Sunset Citrus Fusion

A sweet and refreshing twist on the classic margarita, blending hand-squeezed citrus juices with tequila and a splash of fruit punch.

4.62 from 47 votes
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 30 mins

Ingredients

  • Sugar (for rimming the glass)
  • Crushed ice
  • 1 oz club soda (chilled)
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • 2 oz tequila (chilled)
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 1.50 oz fruit punch

Instructions

  1. Prepare simple syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the zest of one orange and one lime, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Cool and strain.
  2. Juice all citrus fruits and keep the juices separate to personalize each drink based on individual taste preferences.
  3. Wet the rim of a chilled glass with lime juice and dip it into sugar. Fill the glass with crushed ice.
  4. Pour the following ingredients over the ice in the following order: club soda, simple syrup, tequila, lime juice, and orange juice.
  5. Gently stir the mixture and top it with a splash of carbonated fruit punch soda.