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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.
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

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila I used Patron Silver
  • 3/4 ounce blue Curacao
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 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, 3/4 ounce blue Curacao, 1 ounce lime juice, 1/2 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

Notes

There are three blue margarita's in glasses but this recipe is for one margarita!
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.

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