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    Home » Cocktail » Blue Margarita

    Blue Margarita

    Last updated on July 14, 2022. Originally posted on July 14, 2022 By Elaine 16 Comments

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    Get ready to be transported to the tropics with this electric blue margarita. All you need is tequila, blue Curacao, lime juice, and simple syrup to make this refreshing summer cocktail recipe.

    vertical view of the three glasses of the blue drink with a plant in the background

    If you want to wow your guests, serve them these delicious and easy blue margaritas. It tastes like a classic traditional margarita, but it’s much colorful and pretty.

    I make this electric blue marg whenever I want a pop of color at my cocktail party.

    Is blue curaçao liqueur the same as triple sec?

    Yes. The only difference between the two is a natural blue dye is added to triple sec. So, blue curacao tastes like orange, just as triple sec does.

    Does this margarita need premium ingredients?

    Use the best you can afford. I prefer to make cocktails with at least mid-level ingredients, but if I don’t have the budget, use the best you can afford.

    Why do I advocate homemade sweet and sour?

    Homemade sweet and sour mix is always the way to go. Why? Because the mix you get in the store is unbearably sweet. At least to me.

    Once you make your own sour mix, you will never go back.

    This post may contain affiliate links, which means I get a small commission if you click the link and buy something. You can read my disclosure here.

    Helpful tips

    • Use the best ingredients you can find, just know that blue Curacao is not premium and there is no substitute.
    • Always make your own sweet and sour mix as you can control the ingredients. I find store bought sweet and sour way too sweet. I like more of a sour mixture with a hint of sweet. So for this margarita, try using a 2:1 ratio sour to sweet, if it isn’t sweet enough, you can always add more simple syrup but if it’s it too sweet, you can’t take it away.
    • Save money and make your own simple syrup. Here’s how: Add equal parts (usually I do 1 cup of water to 1 cup of white sugar) to a saucepan. Turn the heat under the pan to medium and stir as you bring it to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
    • I don’t salt the rim of my glasses for this margarita. But, if you’d like a salt rim, here’s how to do it: Add a chunky kosher salt or flake Maldon salt to a small plate. Dip your finger in simple syrup and rub it around the rim of the glass. With the glass upside down, dip it into the salt, making sure to add as much salt as you like. Shake any excess salt off before turning the glassware right-side up.

    How to make a blue margarita

    Pre-step

    Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Get a measuring glass and glassware.

    This recipe is for one cocktail, multiply the ingredients by how many margaritas you’re going to make.

    After each ingredient is measured, add them to the ice filled cocktail shaker.

    Step one

    Gather the ingredients: tequila, limes, blue Curacao, and simple syrup. (I added Cointreau in the background because I want the brand to make a blue version.) 😉

    Tequila, lime, blue curacao, simple syrup and Cointreau

    Step two

    Measure 2 ounces tequila. (A)

    Step three

    Measure 1 ounce blue Curacao. (B)

    tequila and blue curacao measured out with the bottles in the background

    Step four

    Measure one ounce fresh lime juice. (C)

    Step five

    Measure ½ ounce of simple syrup. (D)

    lime and simple syrup measured out with the lime and bottle in the background

    Step six

    Cap the shaker and shake it for at least 15 seconds.

    Step seven

    Add ice to the glass and pour the blue margarita into it. I cut lime wheel and stick one on the side of the glass.

    I have since remade this delicious blue margarita and wanted to update the photos.  The recipe is still for one blue margarita, but you’ll see three of them in different shaped glasses.

    Which is your favorite?

    View of the three filled glasses of the margarita. There is a plant in the background and a red napkin

    Doesn’t that look GOOD? Yum! Let’s look at the vertical view of the electric blue margarita cocktail.

    And the obligatory aerial view.

    Overhead view of a round glass with a blue cocktail in it

    I hope you enjoyed this blue margarita recipe as much as I loved drinking it.

    Would you please leave me a comment! Tell me what your favorite margarita is!

    And as always, may all your dishes/drinks be delish!

    If you’ve tried this or any other recipe on the blog, I’d love the hear what you thought about it in the comments below.  I love hearing from you!  You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST  to see more of my delicious food and delightful cocktails!

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    Blue Margarita Cocktail

    Get ready to be transported to the tropics with this electric blue margarita. All you need is tequila, blue Curacao, lime juice, and simple syrup to make this refreshing summer cocktail recipe.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: Cocktails
    Keyword: blue cocktails, blue margarita
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 Cocktail
    Calories: 242kcal
    Author: Elaine Benoit

    Ingredients

    • 2 ounces tequila I used Patron Silver
    • ¾ ounce blue Curacao
    • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
    • ½ ounce simple syrup

    Garnish

    • lime wheel

    Instructions

    • Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
    • Add tequila, blue Curacao, lime juice and simple syrup.
      2 ounces tequila, ¾ ounce blue Curacao, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce simple syrup
    • Cap shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
    • Add fresh ice to the glass and pour the contents into margarita glass. Place lime wheel on the side of the glass.
      lime wheel
    • Sip
    • Smile
    • Enjoy

    Equipment

    cocktail shaker
    measuring glass
    margarita glass
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    Notes

    There are three blue margarita’s in glasses but this recipe is for one margarita!
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Maria @ kitchenathoskins

      February 18, 2017 at 12:15 pm

      Another stunning addition to your fabulous drinks! Love all your posts:)

      Reply
      • Elaine

        February 20, 2017 at 11:18 am

        Thanks so much Maria!!

        Reply
    2. Christopher

      August 26, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Such a great color! Well done.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        May 24, 2022 at 2:23 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Susie

      April 11, 2018 at 2:07 pm

      I am ready for warm weather and an electric blue margarita. I love tequila so this is right up my alley! Pinning

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2018 at 7:12 pm

        Thanks so much Susie! I appreciate it!

        Reply
    4. Vicky

      April 11, 2018 at 3:30 pm

      This looks like the perfect drink for summer entertaining. I think it looks more fun in the margarita glass, but the other glass is great for a more casual gathering.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2018 at 7:12 pm

        Thanks Vicky! And thanks for answering the question. I love to see people’s tastes!

        Reply
    5. Chris

      April 11, 2018 at 3:31 pm

      I was sold just by the colour, but that premium Patrón tequila looks dangerously delicious!! Definitely gonna give this recipe a go at my next gathering! Thanks so much for sharing 🙂

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2018 at 7:11 pm

        Thanks Chris! They your guests are going to love it! It’s nicely balanced!

        Reply
    6. Lynn | The Road to Honey

      April 11, 2018 at 4:45 pm

      That electric blue reminds me of the Blue Hawaiians I used to frequently drink in college. It really does make the cocktail all the more fun, doesn’t it? But since I’m a margarita girl these days. . .well. . .I would much rather go for one of these beauties.

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2018 at 7:11 pm

        Me too Lynn! Love me a good margarita!!

        Reply
    7. Sean@Diversivore

      April 11, 2018 at 6:21 pm

      Lovely drink, and that is QUITE the colour! I wouldn’t have guessed that the blue in curacao was a natural colour either – you learn something new every day! I must say that I think the lime adds the perfect visual punch alongside that electric blue (not to mention the perfect taste). Cheers!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2018 at 7:10 pm

        Thanks so much Sean!! I appreciate your comment!

        Reply
    8. Heidi

      April 11, 2018 at 6:35 pm

      Love the color too, of course! And the photography styling is excellent, too!

      Reply
      • Elaine

        April 11, 2018 at 7:09 pm

        Thank you very much Heidi! I appreciate it!

        Reply

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