WHAT TYPE OF TEQUILA FOR A BLUE MARGARITA?

Most Blue Margaritas feature silver tequila (blanco). It's un-aged, clear in color, and is ideal for assembling Mexican cocktails. Reserve your best aged Tequila for sipping!

WHAT IS BLUE CURACAO?

It's an orange liqueur that originated in the 19th century. It's gets its flavor from the peel of dried Laraha (a citrus fruit) grown on the island of Curacao. Blue food coloring provides this otherwise colorless liqueur with a distinct tropical vibe and a sense of mystery.

HOW TO RIM A COCKTAIL GLASS?

Pour coarse salt into a shallow dish that's larger than the rim of the cocktail glass. Apply liquid to the rim of the glass. Use a wedge of citrus fruit, lime juice, water or simple syrup. Holding the cocktail glass upside down, dip the rim into salt and twist. Gently shake off excess salt.

1. Serve cold without ice! Chill cocktail glass in advance. Prep Blue Margarita mix in advance and chill. Pour the cold drink into the chilled glass, without ice. 2. Serve as a blended Margarita! Add drink ingredients to a blender with 1 cup of ice. Blend until it's the consistency of a smoothie.

WHAT TO MAKE WITH LEFTOVER BLUE CURACAO?

Make a Blue Lagoon or Blue Whale Cocktail .

BEST Blue Margarita | Easy Mexican Resort Recipe!

Name: BLUE MARGARITA
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: Margarita salt (for rimming glasses); 4 oz Tequila (like Silver Patron Blanco); 2 oz triple sec; 6 Mexican limes (key limes); 2 oz Blue Curacao (orange liqueur); 2 oz simple syrup; Ice cubes; Garnishes: lime slice and/or orange slice

Description

This Blue Margarita is the signature drink of seaside Mexican resorts. It’s now easier than ever to bring that vacation vibe home. Make these easy tequila cocktails for your summer parties!

Ingredients

Scale

Margarita salt (for rimming glasses)
4 oz Tequila (like Silver Patron Blanco)
2 oz triple sec
6 Mexican limes (key limes)
2 oz Blue Curacao (orange liqueur)
2 oz simple syrup
Ice cubes
Garnishes: lime slice and/or orange slice

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Instructions

BLUE MARGARITA RECIPE

RECIPE PREP: Rim the Margarita glass with coarse salt. Holding the glass upside down, dip the edge of the glass into simple syrup to lightly moisten the drinking surface. Then dip the edge of the glass into a dish of Margarita salt. Twist the glass until it’s well coated.

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway full with ice.
Add Tequila, triple sec, Curacao, and simple syrup to the shaker.
With a lime press, squeeze the juice from limes into the container.
Securely attach the shaker lid. Shake hard for 30 seconds.
Pour the Blue Margarita into a salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with fruit, as desired.

Equipment

Citrus Press

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Notes

HOW TO RELEASE THE MAXIMUM JUICE FROM A LIME: This is a bartender’s tip! On your work surface, beneath the palm of your hand, roll each lime back and forth several times. Exert light pressure as you roll. Then use a lime press to squeeze out the juice.

HOW TO BATCH THIS TEQUILA COCKTAIL FOR PARTIES: Prep the Blue Margarita mixture without ice. Store it in the fridge or in an iced-down beverage container. When ready to serve, pour the mixture over ice in salt-rimmed glasses. Garnish and enjoy.

BLENDED BLUE MARGARITA: Add drink ingredients to a blender with 1 cup ice. Blend until mixture has a smoothie consistency. Pour cocktail into a salt-rimmed glass.

RECIPE VARIATION – NO ICE: Chill cocktail glass in advance. Prep Blue Margarita mix in advance and chill. Pour the cold drink into the chilled glass, without ice.

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE: A Blue Margarita is a fairly strong cocktail. One serving is about half the strength of a shot of Tequila. With both Blue Curacao and Tequila in the mix, this cocktail is about 46 proof.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Category: Cocktails, Drinks
Method: Cocktail Shaker
Cuisine: Mexican