Mix up a margarita that’s as azure-hued as the Caribbean Sea! This blue margarita offers the same refreshing tang and zesty kick as a classic margarita but adds a summery, bitter-sweet-citrus twist courtesy of blue curaçao. It’s as fresh and delicious as it is eye-catching!
Traditionally, margaritas are made with tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. A blue margarita sticks close to the classic but adds a fun, colorful twist by swapping the triple sec for blue curaçao. The result is a vibrant cocktail that looks playful but still delivers that familiar margarita balance.
Blue curaçao gets its striking color and flavor from the dried peel of the laraha citrus, a bitter orange native to Curaçao. It’s slightly sweeter than triple sec, with a bright citrus flavor and a gentle bitter edge, which makes this margarita a touch sweeter and more citrus-forward than the original — without losing that crisp, tart bite.
All you need to bring it together are a salted (or sugared) rim, blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, blue curaçao, and a splash of simple syrup to balance things out. Finished with a lime wedge or wheel, this blue margarita is sweetly tart, refreshing, and just a little bit extra in the best way.
What cocktails can I make with blue curacao?
Now you’ve got the bottle, let’s talk about what other blue drinks you can make! This Tiffany mimosa is a glam way to start the day. You could also try a blue lagoon cocktail or a blue Hawaiian.
How to pronounce curaçao?
Curaçao is pronounced as “koo-rah-sow.”
How do I make a blue margarita pitcher?
The easiest way to do this is to convert the ounces into cups. So, two cups of tequila, one cup of lime juice, and half a cup of both the simple syrup and the blue curacao.
What type of glass should I serve blue margaritas in?
We use a rocks glass, but you can also use a margarita glass for extra flair.
Blue Margarita Recipe
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Ingredients
- ▢ Salt (for rimming the glass – see notes)
- ▢ 2 ounces blanco tequila
- ▢ 1 ounce lime juice (fresh is best!)
- ▢ ½ ounce blue curacao
- ▢ ½ ounce simple syrup (see notes)
- ▢ Lime wedge or wheel (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the salt on a small plate and wet the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into salt. Salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar half full with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, blue curaçao, and simple syrup and stir until the cocktail is cold. 2 ounces blanco tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce blue curacao, ½ ounce simple syrup
- Pour your blue margarita into the salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a lime wedge or wheel. Lime wedge or wheel
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Blue Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- Salt , for rimming the glass - see notes
- 2 ounces blanco tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice , fresh is best!
- ½ ounce blue curacao
- ½ ounce simple syrup , see notes
- Lime wedge or wheel , for garnish
Instructions
- Place the salt on a small plate and wet the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into salt. Salt
- Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar half full with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, blue curaçao, and simple syrup and stir until the cocktail is cold. 2 ounces blanco tequila, 1 ounce lime juice, ½ ounce blue curacao, ½ ounce simple syrup
- Pour your blue margarita into the salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a lime wedge or wheel. Lime wedge or wheel
