Irn Bru Margaritas

4.63 from 16 votes

Irn Bru Margaritas taste like magic. With only 3 simple ingredients enjoy this tasty Scottish twist on the classic cocktail.

Prep Time5

Syrup Prep Time20

Total Time25

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Mexican, Scottish

Servings: margarita

Calories: 289kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

35 ml Tequila 100% Agave - either Blanco or Reposado
70 ml Irn Bru Syrup
1 lime
salt to rim glass optional garnish

Irn Bru Syrup

750 ml bottle of 1901 original recipe Irn Bru

Instructions

To make the Irn Bru Syrup

Pour the Irn Bru into a small saucepan and bring to the boil over a medium-high heat. Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes, until the liquid volume has reduced by half.
Allow to cool before serving. Store in a jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

To Make the Margaritas

If desired, rim your glass with salt - run a lime wedge around the rim to dampen it and dip in a small dish of flaky sea salt (you can also rim with sugar or a mix of both). You can serve these cocktails straight up in a margarita glass or on the rocks in a tumbler. Blend the ingredients with ice for a frozen version.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and pour over the tequila and Irn Bru syrup. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime.
Put the lid on the shaker and shake really well - the outside of the shaker should get so cold it's almost uncomfortable to touch.
Strain into your chosen glass and enjoy!

Notes

To make a pitcher of Irn Bru Margaritas, simply multiply the ingredients by 10 and add to a jug filled with ice. Stir well and let it sit for 5-10 minutes before pouring into salt-rimmed tumblers over ice.

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