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 curd 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. (1)
Step two
Measure 2 ounces of Cointreau. (2)
Step three
Squeeze out 2 ounces of lemon juice. (3)
Step four
Squeeze out 2 ounces of lime juice. (4)
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.
Can I make this cocktail with a Ninja blender?
Yes. I use a ninja blender. Unlike the traditional blender, Ninja blender blades are on the lid. Sometimes the blades need help reaching the lemon curd, so I take a long spoon and stir everything together, making sure the lemon curd has incorporated. If you use a regular blender, the ingredients will go in the bottom where the blades are, so you won’t have to stir it.
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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)
- Add ice
- Blend until smooth
- Pour into glass and place lemon on the rims of the glass
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
Nutrition
This post was first published April of 2017.
Such a fabulous looking drink! glad I came across this today (Friday) cuz I don’t have to wait much longer to try it 🙂
Silvia, hehe. Indeed, it’s 5:00 somewhere!
What a BRILLIANT way to use lemon curd! This margarita looks so creamy, I bet it tastes just as good as it looks!
It’s almost like a frozen lemonade. Yummy and easy to go down Andrea!
Genuinely love this idea. Can’t actually even talk coherently, as I’m swooning at the thought of drinking lemon curd!
Lol Kavey!
Oh wow! This cocktail looks incredible. I never thought to combine lemon curd with margaritas- I bet the texture is fantastic. I love your styling.
Thanks you Tara! It’s super duper yummy!
I’m such a lemon lover that I always have extra lemon curd on hand. I can’t wait to give these a try with the girls!
That’s awesome Jessica!
I know what I want for Cinco de Mayo this year!
Charlotte, Mmmm. Cinco de Mayo!! Perfect.
I can imagine the mix of sweet and sour would be scrumptious!
It’s such a satisfying cocktail Christopher!
This summer I have been all about lemon-flavored EVERYTHING! What a brilliant idea to use the curd in a drink! I have to try this!
Thanks Lauren! I appreciate it!
Oh wow, what an awesome way to use lemon curd! Literally my two favourite things in the whole world.. This could get dangerous…
Lol Chris! Yup. Most dangerous indeed.
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!
Wow this sounds so refreshing. I love lemon flavors during summer. Lemon cools me down nicely. I can’t wait to make this for my and my hubby 🙂
Thank you so much Natalie! 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.