Blue Margarita

This beautiful and tasty blue margarita cocktail is a fun and vibrant twist on the traditional, classic margarita! Not only is this margarita stunning to look at, but it also is extremely delicious! The brilliant blue color comes from the blue curacao and is always a fan favorite!

Best Blue Margarita Cocktail Drink

If you’re a margarita lover then this blue margarita is the perfect way to add a unique twist to your standard margarita! The blue curacao replaces the triple sec in a traditional margarita, which is slightly sweeter!

This blue margarita is refreshing, citrusy, and a fun drink that is made to impress! This blue cocktail is easy to make and can easily be made into a pitcher!

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• Best Blue Margarita Cocktail Drink
• 🌎 Origin
• 🍹 Ingredients
• 🍸 Instructions
• 🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations
• 🍲 Foods To Serve With Margaritas!
• ❓ What Does Blue Curacao Taste Like?
• ❓ Is There Alcohol In Blue Curacao?
• ❓ What Is A Blue Margarita Made Of?
• 📋 Recipe

🌎 Origin

The origin of the margarita is strongly up for debate as many different individuals claim to have created it. One story says that a restaurant owner in Mexico created the drink by combining ingredients typically used for a tequila shot.

A different tale states that the creator must have been an Irish bartender that picked up the wrong bottle of alcohol when making a Daisy (which typically uses brandy) and made a margarita instead.

It seems that the actual history of the margarita will always be pure speculation. No matter how it came to be, it is one deliciously popular drink!

🍹 Ingredients

• Tequila – 1.5 ounces of tequila.
• Blue Curacao – 1 ounce of blue curacao.
• Lime Juice – 1 ounce of lime juice (the juice from 1 fresh lime).
• Sweet and Sour Mix (optional) – 1 dash of sweet and sour mix (also called ‘sours’).
• Sea Salt (optional) – For the rim.

*Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients, amounts, & instructions!*

🍸 Instructions

Whether or not you want to salt the rim is completely up to you! For this vibrant blue margarita, you’re going to need a margarita glass, a cocktail shaker, and a home bar kit.

1. Fill and shake. To begin, fill a cocktail shaker with ice and then add 1.5 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of blue curacao, and 1 ounce of lime juice. Shake vigorously. Taste the margarita and add the optional dash of the sweet and sour mix if needed.
2. Salt the rim. If desired, rub some lime juice around the rim of a margarita glass and press it into sea salt to salt the rim.
3. Strain. Fill the margarita glass with fresh ice. Then shake the shaker once more and strain the margarita into the prepared glass.
4. Garnish. If desired, garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy while cold.

🥂 Cocktail Tips & Variations

• An orange wedge would also make a fabulous garnish for this margarita because it complements the citrus flavor of the blue curacao!
• To make a pitcher of this margarita you will need:
  • 2 cups blue curacao
  • 3 cups tequila
  • 2 cups lime juice
  • sweet and sour mix to taste
• Pour all of the ingredients into a pitcher or carafe and place it in the fridge to chill. 
• Just before serving, add a few cups of ice or reusable freezable ice cubes. Pour into margarita glasses as needed and garnish with a lime wheel if desired.

🍲 Foods To Serve With Margaritas!

• Sour Cream Chicken Enchiladas
• Shredded Chicken Tacos
• Cajun Shrimp
• Sheet Pan Shrimp Fajitas
• Carne Asada
• Dynamite Shrimp

❓ What Does Blue Curacao Taste Like?

Although it is blue, blue curacao has a sweet, orange flavor with a slightly bitter finish. It is commonly compared to Triple Sec.

❓ Is There Alcohol In Blue Curacao?

Yes, blue curacao does contain alcohol. The exact amount depends on what brand you buy, but it generally ranges from 20-25%.

❓ What Is A Blue Margarita Made Of?

A blue margarita is the same as a traditional margarita but replaces the triple sec with blue curacao (which gives it its vibrant blue color!) A blue margarita is made of tequila, lime juice, blue curacao, and some sweet and sour mix if needed.

📋 Recipe