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    Home » Drinks » Sour Patch Kids Margarita

    Feb 17, 2021 · Modified: Feb 18, 2021 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · 1 Comment

    Sour Patch Kids Margarita

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    How do you turn a favorite candy into a cocktail? These Sour Patch Kids Margaritas are easy to make: simply infuse tequila with Sour Patch Kids and then shake it up with lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Enjoy this perfectly sweet with a touch of sour candy cocktail!

    Head-on view of a blue Sour Patch Kids margarita with Sour Patch Kid garnish with a red and green cocktail in background and Sour Patch kids all around and recipe title at top

    Call me crazy, but I've been wanting to make these cocktails for a long time. Though I'm a chocolate candy lover 90% of the time, that other 10% of the time, I crave candy that's sugary sweet. And sour.

    Sour Patch Kids are my favorite non-chocolate candy and I couldn't stop thinking about how delicious they'd be in cocktail form. So, I did it. I infused tequila with Sour Patch Kids and made margaritas.

    These Sour Patch Kids margaritas are brightly colored and perfectly sweet with a hint of sour. They'd be so fun to serve at a party, but are also very nice for a Friday evening at home.

    How to Make Sour Patch Kid Infused Alcohol

    You can infuse pretty much any alcohol with Sour Patch Kids and it's very easy to do! I obviously recommend using white/clear liquor so you can get the full beautiful colors of the candy and think tequila, vodka, and white rum are your best bets.

    Start by choosing your favorite colors of the candy- you'll want to separate them out. You can use multiple colors or make a larger batch of just one color. Either way, I recommend using about 10 Sour Patch Kids per ½ cup of liquor.

    Add Sour Patch Kids and liquor to small jars and let rest for at least 12 hours (though you can certainly make these ahead and let them sit for much longer!). Shake them up every now and then if you think of it.

    Blue, green, and red jars of Sour Patch Kids infused tequila

    And that's it! You can use the Sour Patch Kids infused liquor for any type of cocktail you want... Or can even take it as a shot. I used my tequila to make margaritas!

    How to Make Sour Patch Kid Magaritas

    Once your tequila is infused with candy, making the margarita is easy. I always have simple syrup ready to go in my fridge, but if you don't, it's easy to make.

    Just combine water and sugar in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and let simmer until sugar is dissolved and syrup begins to thicken, about 10 minutes. Pour into a jar or bowl and let cool.

    If you don't feel like making simple syrup, you can use a little agave syrup or honey instead. You can also purchase pre-made simple syrup.

    Now, fill a shaker with ice and add 2 oz. infused tequila, 1 oz. lime juice, and 1 oz. simple syrup. Shake well and pour into a sugar-rimmed glass. Repeat with each color tequila.

    Note that I served my margaritas in small coupe glasses. If you a larger margarita, I recommend doubling all of the ingredients.

    Head-on view of red Sour Patch Kids margarita with green and blue drinks in background all with Sour Patch Kids garnish and candies all around

    Garnish with a cocktail pick skewered with Sour Patch Kids candies. These arrow cocktail picks are similar to the ones I have pictured.

    Such an easy cocktail that makes a big impression! Since you'll infuse the tequila ahead of time, these Sour Patch Kids margaritas are really easy to make for parties. Prepare the garnishes ahead of time, too, and then simply shake up the cocktails and serve them!

    Landscape head-on view of three Sour Patch Kids Margaritas with candies all around

    This is a sweet drink thanks to the infusion of the tequila and the addition of simple syrup. But it's also nice and tart, again thank to the infusion of the tequila, but also the addition of lime juice.

    That sugar rim is pretty essential, though you can also use salt if you want to cut some of the sweetness and add another flavor element.

    How to Make Sour Patch Kids Mocktails

    These Sour Patch Kids margaritas are so bright, colorful, and fun... But are unfortunately not kid-friendly.

    If you want to make these as drinks your kids can enjoy, too, you can make them mocktails! Instead of infusing tequila with Sour Patch Kids, I recommend infusing a clear soda like Sprite or 7-Up.

    If you don't want to use soda, you can use a white grape juice or other white-colored juice, but just note the juice flavor will be prevalent instead of allowing the Sour Patch Kid flavor to shine.

    Once infused, pour soda or juice into a sugar-rimmed glass and add in some lime juice for a little more sour. I don't recommend adding simple syrup to the mocktail as the soda/juice already has sugar in it.

    Something tells me your kids will be thrilled with this Sour Patch Kids mocktail!

    Landscape overhead view of three Sour Patch Kids margaritas on marble tray with candies all around

    More Creative Cocktail Recipes

    I love a good candy cocktail! While I only have a couple other drink recipes made with actual candy, I have several sweet and fun cocktails that step outside the box. Here are some of my all-time favorites:

    • Tequila Thyme Lemonade
    • Strawberry Coconut Daiquiri
    • Cinnamon Pear Sangria
    • Candy Corn Martini
    • Blueberry Coconut Margarita
    • Red Wine Affogato
    • Strawberry Vanilla Love Potion Cocktail
    • Bourbon S'mores Milkshake
    • Rosé Sour Patch Kids
    • Butterscotch White Russians (from The Blond Cook)
    • Ginger Prosecco Cocktails (from Freutcake)
    Head-on view of a blue Sour Patch Kids margarita with Sour Patch Kid garnish with a red and green cocktail in background and Sour Patch kids all around

    Even if you're just making these Sour Patch Kids margaritas for a quiet evening at home, I hope they make your life just a little bit sweeter and more fun!

    What candy do you wish you could turn into a cocktail?

    Head-on view of blue Sour Patch Kids margarita with two more cocktails in background and candies all around

    Sour Patch Kids Margarita

    How do you turn a favorite candy into a cocktail? These Sour Patch Kids Margaritas are easy to make: simply infuse tequila with Sour Patch Kids and then shake it up with lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Enjoy this perfectly sweet with a touch of sour candy cocktail!
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Drink
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Candy Drinks, Party Drinks, Sour Patch Kids
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Tequila infusing time: 12 hours
    Total Time: 12 hours 20 minutes
    Makes: 6 small margaritas
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 12 oz. (1 ½ cups) tequila
    • 30 sour patch kids (10 each of 3 different colors or 30 of the same color)
    • 6 oz. (¾ cup) freshly squeezed lime juice
    • 3 oz. simple syrup (recipe below)
    • Coarse sugar, for rimming glass

    Simple Syrup

    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • Start by infusing tequila with sour patch kids. If you're making three different colors, pour 4 oz (½ cup) tequila each into three jars. Add 10 of the same color Sour Patch Kids into each jar (I did red, green, and blue). Let sit for at least 12 hours. Shake occasionally. The longer you let the Sour Patch Kids infuse, the better the tequila will be!
    • To make margaritas, fill a shaker with ice and add 2 oz. infused tequila, 1 oz. lime juice, and ½ oz. simple syrup. Shake well and pour into a sugar-rimmed glass. Repeat with each color tequila.
    • Serve with Sour Patch Kids garnish.

    Simple Syrup

    • Combine water and sugar in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
    • Bring to a simmer and let simmer until sugar is dissolved and syrup begins to thicken, about 10 minutes.
    • Remove from heat and pour syrup into a heat-proof jar or bowl and let cool completely. Keep in fridge until ready to use.

    Notes

    • This recipe makes small coupe glass size margaritas. For larger margaritas, double amounts of tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup you add to each glass.
    • If you don't want to make simple syrup, you can use agave or honey instead. You can also purchase pre-made simple syrup. My simple syrup recipe makes more than enough for these 6 small cocktails, but should stay good in your fridge for at least a month (and can be used in so many different cocktails!). 
    • To adhere sugar to rims, I recommend brushing glass rims with a little simple syrup (or agave or honey) and placing upside down on a plate of coarse sugar to coat.
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    1. Liz says

      June 26, 2021 at 8:46 am

      5 stars
      I love how much flavor and color the sour patch kids add to this awesome drink! The vibrant colors drew me in, and the nostalgic flavors kept me coming back for more! Delicious!!

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