Lemon Curd Margarita Cocktail
The best thing about this lemon curd margarita recipe is the flavor! It is not overly lemony but perfectly balanced and smoothly refreshing!
Lemon Curd, Nectar of the Gods!
I made lemon curd recently and immediately had to plan what other recipes I was going to make using the glorious yellow stuff! In addition to this cocktail, I made some lemon curd bars.
Do I need to use premium ingredients?
I would usually say yes and if money is no object, premium brands taste best, but when you make a flavored cocktail like this lemon curd margarita, it’s okay to be less particular with the ingredients because the fruit, lemon curd or other heavy flavors mask the premium taste.
Do you need to sweeten this cocktail?
No. Lemon curd is already sweet, so adding simple syrup would make the cocktail too sweet, in my opinion. Follow the recipe as written your first time and taste the result. Then if you think it needs more sweetener, add simple syrup.
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How to make a lemon margarita
Pre-step
Get your blender out. Once you measure out the ingredients, pour into the blender.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – lemon curd, tequila, Cointreau, lemon and lime.
Step one
Place lemon curd in blender and measure 4 ounces of tequila. (A)
Step two
Measure 2 ounces of Cointreau. (B)
Step three
Squeeze out 2 ounces of lemon juice. (C)
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Step four
Squeeze out 2 ounces of lime juice. (D)
Step five
Add 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups of ice and turn the blender on high.
Step six
Once the contents are smooth, pour them into the margarita glasses and place lemon slices on the side of each glass as garnish.
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Lemon Curd Margarita Cocktail
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons lemon curd heaping
- 4 ounces tequila I use Patron silver
- 2 ounce Cointreau or triple sec
- 2 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 ounce lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups ice
Garnish
- Lemon wheels
Instructions
- In your blender, add lemon curd, tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, lemon juice (if you are using a blender like mine, stir the lemon curd until in incorporates. No need if you are using a regular blender)6 tablespoons lemon curd, 4 ounces tequila, 2 ounce Cointreau, 2 ounce lime juice, 2 ounce lemon juice
- Add ice2 cups ice
- Blend until smooth
- Pour into glass and place lemon on the rims of the glassLemon wheels
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
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This post was first published April of 2017.
Genuinely love this drink. The lemon flavor is wonderful.
Thank you, Kavey!
Oh wow! This cocktail was incredible. I never thought to combine lemon curd with margaritas- The texture is fantastic.
Thanks you Tara! It’s super duper yummy!
I’m such a lemon lover that I always have extra lemon curd on hand. I made this for girls night and it was a hit!
That’s awesome Jessica! Thanks!
Oh wow, what an awesome way to use lemon curd! Literally my two favourite things in the whole world. So delicious.
Thank you, Chris!
Wow, lemon and lime! I bet this is an amazing cocktail. Thank you!
Thank you Ginny! 🙂
A lemon curd margarita?? How fabulous is that!! This looks fantastic. I never would have thought to use lemon curn in a cocktail. I LOVE all the curds I’ve ever tasted (lemon, lime, grapefruit), I bet other variations of this would be delicious too!
Thanks Catherine! I’m all for curd, in baked goods or drinks. Yum!
This drink is so tempting. I never tried lemon curd with alcohol before. I am sure this is super delicious. Need to try soon.
Thank you Deepika!! I appreciate it!
How do you make lemon curd??
Lori, here is the url for my lemon curd. It’s fairly easy to make: https://dishesdelish.com/lemon-curd/
I am about four lemon curd margaritas in and this is the best cocktail I’ve ever had! I was getting ready to eat my leftover curd with a spoon when my friend sent me this recipe. My life is forever changed for the better!
Yay! That’s so awesome Candace and you just made my day!! Cheers.