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This is lemonade margarita is the easiest margarita you’ll ever make. It only has 3 ingredients and can be made ahead of time, it’s a simple yet perfect party cocktail.
If you’re looking for more lemon cocktails try my lemon margarita and lemon drop martini!

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Pin ItI love sipping on a good margarita when it’s a beautiful, sunny day, but sometimes margaritas can be a pain to make because of all the ingredients.
There’s also an art to making a good one, as they tend to be either too sweet or too sour. So I simplified the margarita and just added tequila to lemonade.
The great thing about this cocktail, if you’re entertaining, is that you can prepare everything before so you’re not muddling, shaking or mixing during your party. You can easily turn this into a batch cocktail.
Also check out all of my favorite tequila cocktails and best margarita recipes!
Lemonade Margarita Ingredients
Lemonade: You can use store-bought lemonade for ease, but homemade lemonade takes it to the next level – fresh, sweet, and totally worth it if you have the time.
Tequila: A smooth gold or blanco tequila works beautifully in this recipe.
Lime Juice: Always go with fresh-squeezed for the best bright, zesty flavor.
How to Make
Salt the rim of your glass, pour in lemonade, tequila and squeeze a lime wedge.
Stir and then top with ice.
You can use a shaker if you want, but to make it easier you don’t have to.
How To Rim A Glass
Some cocktails call for you to rim the glass and margaritas are a classic example. Rimming the glass is easy and adds an exciting twist to the drink. You can use a rimming dish, but a normal plate will do just fine. Here are the steps:
- Get two small plates.
- Fill one with water and one with salt.
- Dip the rim of the glass straight down into the water, then straight into the salt.
Make a Pitcher of Lemonade Margaritas
This is the easiest batch cocktail recipe and perfect for a large pitcher.
Just multiply the recipe by the number of guests.
Add everything into a pitcher (except the ice) and store it in the refrigerator.
A few minutes before guests arrive, add in the ice and serve!
Recipe Tips
To get accurate measurements, use a jigger or an ounce measuring cup.
Look for the same qualities you enjoy in a sipping or shooting tequila when picking your margarita tequila.
Use medium or coarse salt.
Garnish with lemon zest
Always taste test! Add more or less tequila or lemonade and make it how you like it!
If you’re looking for a charming way to serve margaritas, check out our mini margaritas! They’re served in tiny tequila bottles and so cute!
More Cocktail Recipes
- Skinny Margarita
- Lemon Drop Shots
- Easy Lemon Spritz
- Sparkling Margarita
- Whiskey and Lemonade
- Lemon and Sage Margarita
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Lemonade Margarita
Ingredients
Lemonade Margarita
- 1/2 cup lemonade
- 1 1/2 ounce tequila, we used Reposado, but you can use your favorite Repo or Blanco
- 1/2 ounce lime juice
Instructions
- Salt the rim of your glass.
- Pour in 1/2 cup lemonade, 1 ounce tequila and squeeze a lime wedge.
- Stir and then top with ice. You can use a shaker if you want, but to make it easier you don't have to.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Is the first ingredient supposed to be lemon juice or lemonade?It doesn’t seem logical to add sugar to prepared lemonade.
Thanks
Sounds awesome! I will definitely give this a try.
Bevin
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Thanks for the great idea! Now I can make one special drink to serve to kids and adults.
Keep Well,
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It was so great meeting you at Lucky FABB! I have actually read your blog before, and I love it!!! So glad to put two and two together! You are so talented and crafty! I am super jealous, but I love your tutorials!! Keep them coming! xoxo- Brittany
Brittany!! You too! You have such a charming blog and your boys are adorable!! Thank you for the sweet comment 🙂 XOXO
What a convenient version! And just perfect for upcoming Cinco de Mayo parties!
Thank you!! Honestly, it was so tasty I’m going to have another one tonight!!