Blue Margarita
The Blue Margarita is a strong tequila sour, tart and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a cocktail glass.
- 3 min
- Cocktail glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 72 out of 100
- Sweet
- 59 out of 100
- Fruity
- 64 out of 100
- Herbal
- 44 out of 100
- Boozy
- 65 out of 100
How to make a Blue Margarita
To make a Blue Margarita, shake with ice and strain into a cocktail glass: 1½ oz tequila, 1 oz Blue Curacao and 1 oz lime juice. Garnish with salt.
You'll need
- Tequila1½ oz
- Blue Curacao1 oz
- Lime juice1 oz
- Saltgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Chill a cocktail glass: fill it with ice and water while you mix, then tip it out.
- 2
Rim the glass: run a lime or lemon wedge around the outside edge, then roll the edge in salt on a small plate.
- 3
Add tequila, blue curacao and lime juice to a cocktail shaker.
- 4
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 5
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 6
Strain into the chilled cocktail glass.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Blue Margarita questions
What does a Blue Margarita taste like?
Mostly tart and fruity, with a noticeable alcohol warmth. It's a strong drink at about 19% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Blue Margarita?
About 19% ABV after mixing with ice, stronger than wine, lighter than a neat spirit.
What's the difference between a Blue Margarita and a Margarita?
Both use tequila and lime juice. The Blue Margarita adds Blue Curacao, while the Margarita uses Triple sec. Both are shaken, but the Blue Margarita goes in a cocktail glass and the Margarita in a margarita glass.
Should a Blue Margarita be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Blue Margaritas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz tequila, 6 oz Blue Curacao and 6 oz lime juice in a jug and chill it. Add 4¼ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Blue Margarita in?
A cocktail glass.