Celebrate the ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Album Drop With This Spicy Ariana Grande-Themed Margarita

(Photo: Westgate Resorts)

After a nearly four-year wait since her last studio album, Ariana Grande is back in the spotlight with Eternal Sunshine. The album release coincides with International Women’s Day and, in keeping with the album title, the arrival of daylight savings on March 10.

Celebrating the trifecta, Westgate Resorts has unveiled a Grande-themed tequila cocktail full of punchy flavors and bright summery hues. Naturally, it’s called the Eternal Sunshine.

The margarita recipe centers around blanco tequila and limoncello, an Italian liqueur made from lemon zest that originated in the early 1900s (keen-eyed fans know that Ariana loves lemons). From there, the cocktail balances in spicy jalapeño peppers, pineapple juice and an unexpected touch of cilantro. Equal parts sweet, spicy and citrus, the drink is finished off with a black lava salt rim. From the right angle, it almost looks like eyeliner.

“Westgate’s ‘Eternal Sunshine’ cocktail is the perfect accompaniment to savor Ariana’s latest musical journey, promising to leave a lasting impression with every sip, just as her hit songs do,” says E.B. Al-Dabbas, National Director of Food & Beverage Operations for Westgate Resorts.

“Debuting just in time for both the album drop and daylight savings time on March 10, this cocktail is designed to brighten up longer days and spice up shorter nights. Whether you’re toasting to the new album or the extra hour of daylight, this limoncello-infused spicy jalapeño margarita is sure to bring a burst of joy and brightness into your life.”

If you’d like to switch up positions in favor of this festive cocktail, find the full recipe below:

The “Eternal Sunshine”

(Photo: Westgate Resorts)

Ingredients

• 1.25 oz Corazon Blanco Tequila
• 1 oz Caravella Limoncello
• Sliced Jalapeño (4 slices)
• 1 oz Agave Nectar
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice
• Sprig of Fresh Cilantro
• Black Lava Salt
• Lime Wheel

Directions

1. In a mixing tin, pour in 1oz agave nectar, drop in 2 jalapeno slices, and a lime wheel – muddle til combined.
2. Pour in 1.25oz Corazon Tequila, 1oz Caravella Limoncello, 2oz pineapple juice into mixing tin. Fill with ice and shake vigorously (preferably to your fave Ari song).
3. Rim a rocks glass with black lava salt then fill with ice. Double strain mixing tin blend into rimmed rocks glass. Garnish with a cilantro sprig + a lime wheel and bask in this bright and boozy top-shelf hit!

Read More:

Shake Up Women’s History Month With These Seven Women-Owned Tequila and Mezcal Brands

TikTok Goes Gaga for the Batanga Cocktail: How Tequila, Coke and a Knife Complete the Viral Drink

George Clooney Trades Tequila for Wine With Upcoming French Rosé Launch

Here at Tequila Raiders, we do more than write about current events in tequila. We are the only media property reviewing tequilas and aggregating the scores and reviews of other significant voices in the tequila world in one place. If you’re interested in getting a shot of tequila in your morning email, sign up for our Deal of the Day newsletter