Spice up your Spring with this Tropical Orange Margarita! It’s so refreshing for Spring or Easter celebrations and can also be adjusted to a delicious Mock-arita version for an alcohol-free version. Cheers!

Cocktail Ingredients

(Makes one Tropical Orange Margarita)

2 oz silver tequila
1 oz triple sec (or Cointreau)
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
1 oz V8 Tropical Blend juice
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup (or agave, optional)
Orange sanding sugar or pastel sprinkles (for rimming)
Ice
Garnish: grapefruit wedge, orange twist, or a festive candy

Mocktail Ingredients

(Makes one Mock-arita)

Ingredients (makes 1 mocktail):
2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
2 oz V8 Tropical Blend juice
1 oz orange juice (for a brighter “margarita” flavor)
0.5 oz lime juice
0.5 oz simple syrup or agave (adjust to taste)
Optional: splash of sparkling water or club soda
Orange or pastel sanding sugar (for rimming)
Ice
Garnish: citrus wedge, mint sprig, or a candy bunny

Cocktail Directions

Rim the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip into orange sanding sugar or pastel sprinkles.
Mix the Margarita: In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, grapefruit juice, V8 Tropical Blend, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake well.
Serve: Fill your rimmed glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture over it.
Garnish: Top with a grapefruit wedge, an orange twist, or something playful like a marshmallow Peep or sugared rim candy.
Optional: Add a splash of club soda for a lighter, sparkling version.

Mocktail Directions

Rim the Glass: Rub a lime around the rim, then dip in orange or pastel sugar.
Shake It Up: In a shaker or mason jar, combine grapefruit juice, V8 Tropical Blend, orange juice, lime juice, and sweetener. Add ice and shake well.
Serve: Fill your rimmed glass with fresh ice, pour the mocktail over, and top with a splash of sparkling water if you like it fizzy.
Garnish: Add a wedge of orange or grapefruit—or make it fun with a marshmallow Peep or gummy candy skewer to dress up your Tropical Orange Margarita!

Perfect Presentation Platters

These drinks look pretty in a variety of glasses! Here are my favorite, and you can also checkout my Amazon storefront for all things Spring and Easter!

Glasses: I used these colorful coupe glasses! They are on sale for $50 for a set of six.

Additional Coupe Glasses: There are so many great deals on coupe glasses, like these with a Gold Rim from World Market: for $7 each or this Target 4-Pack for $25.

Leanna with a Tropical Orange Margarita for Easter

Kitchen Links: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.

Can I Prep This Tropical Orange Margarita in Advance?

Since this is so quick to make, we recommend serving it fresh right after mixing!

Storing Leftovers

Although we love leftovers, if you have any leftovers, it’s best to discard rather than saving.

More Fun and Festive Recipes

We hope you loved this fun Margarita recipe! For more fun ideas, be sure to check out our Easter Mimosa Bar, our delightful Limoncello Spritz, or this Amazing Margarita Board. Cheers, my dears!