Deadpool Margarita Recipe (Sea Breeze Margarita)
This Deadpool margarita recipe is perfect for superhero fans and cocktail lovers! Inspired by the upcoming movie Deadpool & Wolverine, a Deadpool cocktail is a great drink to have in hand as you watch the film. This drink’s loud and eye-catching color brings to mind our favorite pottymouth mercenary who loves to break the fourth wall, making it a fun cocktail to serve to Marvel buffs or fans of the character!
Why You’ll Love This Deadpool Cocktail
This Deadpool cocktail gives the 3-ingredient margarita we all love a superhero upgrade! It’s a twist we think cocktail lovers everywhere will adore. Here are other reasons why you’ll enjoy making this iconic margarita recipe:
- It tastes AMAZING! The cocktail retains the classic margarita flavors we all know and love, but it also gets a nice flavor boost from the gin!
- The Deadpool margarita is a cool red color recalling the character’s suit.
- It’s inspired by a Sea Breeze cocktail which is refreshing and a great addition to the lime and Triple Sec.
- While Deadpool loves putting “Maximum Effort,” you can make movie-inspired cocktail in only 5 minutes!
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Serve a delicious Deadpool margarita during movie nights, get-togethers with friends, or any spring or summer parties you might host. If you or anyone you know is a fan of X-Men films and Marvel comics, then this drink is a must-try!
You may have noticed the yellow cocktail in the first image. That’s our Wolverine margarita!
Ingredients
- Gin
- Tequila
- Triple Sec
- Cranberry Juice
- Grapefruit Juice
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Red Food Coloring (optional)
We used Aviation Gin to make this Deadpool Margarita. It’s the brand of the gin that’s co-owned by actor Ryan Reynolds, who also plays Deadpool in the movies. So we felt this gin was perfect to use in a margarita to pay homage to his character (Suzy loves Deadpool!). It gives the drink some nice botanical and bitter notes that we liked. If you don’t have Aviation Gin, feel free to use whatever brand of gin you have around when making this recipe.
For the tequila, we used Patron Silver. It’s another movie-inspired choice since the characters are seen drinking it in the film. This tequila has a smooth and sweet taste with a citrus aroma that goes so well with the grapefruit, and lime flavors of this margarita. But, just like with the gin, you can use your favorite tequila brand or whatever you have in your bar. You can even try this recipe with a Reposado instead of Blanco.
Triple Sec is our go-to orange liqueur for adding some delicious sweetness and slight orange flavor to this cocktail recipe. You can also try making this drink with either Cointreau or Grand Marnier if you prefer.
The cranberry juice adds a sweet and sour edge to this margarita. It also has a nice red color that’s perfect for making a Deadpool drink, although we did add a bit more food coloring to make the shade even more eye-catching.
We also added grapefruit juice to the cocktail. It adds a citrusy note and some bitterness that complements the gin.
Be sure to scroll down to the printable recipe card for the complete recipe.
How to Make a Deadpool Margarita Recipe
Rim the Glass
Moisten a portion of your glass using a lime wedge. Then, place some margarita salt on a plate. Dip the moistened edge of the glass into the plate with salt until it’s covered well, then set aside.
Related: How to Salt a Margarita Glass Rim Properly
Step 1
To a cocktail shaker add the gin, tequila, Triple Sec, and fruit juices using a jigger to ensure correct measurements. Also add the red food coloring, if using.
Step 2
Add ice and shake vigorously for several seconds to combine all the ingredients.
Step 3
Strain the mixture into the glass with a salt rim.
Step 4
Add a piece of red gummy candy as a garnish, then serve alongside the Wolverine margarita. Enjoy!
Serving Idea
We liked the idea of serving these two Marvel margaritas as tasters so you could have both and not be super lit. You’ll notice our glasses are much smaller than usual. We did a 1/2 serving of this recipe and a 1/2 serving of the Wolverine margarita.
Tips
- Adding a little bit of simple syrup or agave would help to balance the flavors, but the amount you use will depend on how sweet you like your drink. I would add about 1/4 oz. to start and taste again. Suzy would start at 1/2 oz of sweetener.
- If you want, you can chill your glasses in the freezer before using. Cold glasses will help enhance your drinking experience and make it more enjoyable.
- You can also use a grapefruit wedge to garnish the drink.
- To make half a serving, just use half the amount of all the ingredients.
Variations to Try
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Vodka is often used as a tequila substitute when making margaritas. Or, since this drink also has gin, you can just use that on its own.
You can try using black Hawaiian sea salt to rim your glass for a bolder look! You can also serve this drink in these cool Deadpool glasses.
We loved using it when making this margarita, so I’d say yes! But it’s also quite enjoyable when sipped neat or on the rocks.
Try making this Deadpool margarita recipe and experience a legendary twist to the classic margarita we all know and love!
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Deadpool Cocktail Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
- 1 ounce gin
- 1 ounce tequila
- 1 ounce Triple Sec
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 1.5 ounces fresh pink grapefruit juice
- 1.5 ounces lime juice
Instructions
- Moisten a portion of your glass using a lime wedge. Then, place some margarita salt on a plate. Dip the moistened edge of the glass into the plate with salt until it’s covered well, then set aside.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the gin, tequila, Triple Sec, and fruit juices using a jigger to ensure correct measurements.
- Shake vigorously for several seconds to combine all the ingredients.
- Strain the mixture into the glass with a salt rim.
- Add a small slice of watermelon as a garnish, then serve alongside the Wolverine margarita. Enjoy!
Notes
- Adding a little bit of simple syrup or agave would help to balance the flavors, but the amount you use will depend on how sweet you like your drink. For myself, I would add about 1/4 oz. to start and taste again. Suzy would start at 1/2 oz of sweetener.
- Make sure to chill your glasses in the freezer before using. Cold glasses will help enhance your drinking experience and make it more enjoyable.
- You can also use a grapefruit wedge to garnish the drink.
- To make half a serving, just use half the amount of all the ingredients.
