Super Mario Recipe

Prepare and Shake

If rimming the glass, rub the lime wedge around the rim and dip into coarse sugar or salt. Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 cup ice. Add 6 oz silver tequila, 2 oz orange liqueur, 2 oz fresh lime juice, 4 oz strawberry puree, and 0.75 oz simple syrup. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled and slightly frothy.

Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a measuring container or chilled pitcher to remove any pulp or seeds, yielding a smooth strawberry margarita base for layering.

Mix Apple Layer

In a separate mixing glass add 0.5 cup ice, 3 oz green apple vodka, 0.5 oz green apple schnapps (optional), 1.5 oz fresh green apple juice, and 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice. Stir gently for 15–20 seconds until well chilled. This mixture should be cooler and slightly denser than the strawberry base for easier layering.

Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity: if the apple mix is too tart, add up to 0.25 oz simple syrup; if too sweet, add an extra 0.25 oz lemon or lime juice.

Layering the Drink

Fill the prepared glass about two-thirds full with the strained strawberry margarita base. Slowly pour the chilled green apple mixture over the back of a spoon held just above the surface of the strawberry base so the apple layer gently floats on top, creating a two-tone effect. Pouring slowly and over the spoon reduces mixing and helps form a visible separation.

Garnish with a thin green apple slice or a strawberry on the rim and serve immediately with a short straw so the drinker can enjoy layered sips or stir to combine if preferred.