Get ready to dive into the deep end of flavor with a Shark-A-Rita! It’s the ultimate cocktail for Shark Week. This ocean-inspired twist on the classic margarita blends bold citrus, a splash of tropical sweetness and an eye-catching blue hue. Garnish the colorful cocktail with gummy sharks and a mini umbrella—it's sure to make waves at your next party. —Elise Jesse, Cincinnati, Ohio
Elise Jesse’s Summer Shark-A-Rita
Published on Jul. 16, 2025
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 teaspoons orange marmalade
- 2 ounces fresh orange juice
- 1/2 ounce blue agave syrup, optional
- 4 ounces tequila blanco
- 1 ounce blue curacao
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice
- 4 ounces sparkling water
- Mandarin orange or lemon slice, shark gummy candy and cocktail umbrella straw, for garnish
Directions
- Fill 2 cocktail glasses with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine orange marmalade, orange juice and, if using, agave; muddle. Add tequila, blue curacao and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds.
- Strain into prepared glasses. Top with sparkling water. Garnish with orange or lemon slices, shark gummies and umbrella straws.
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