Teresa's Recipes
Blue Margarita
Unveil a unique twist on the classic margarita with our vibrant Blue Margarita recipe. This cocktail boasts an intoxicatingly beautiful blue hue, thanks to the addition of Blue Curacao, and a tantalizingly tangy citrus flavor that dances on your taste buds. Its refreshing nature and stunning color make it a crowd favorite at parties and gatherings, perfect for a summer's day, or when you want to bring a slice of the tropical beach to your home.
Ingredients
- 1 (for rimming and garnish) Lime wedge
- 1 tablespoon (for rimming) Salt
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 1 ounce Simple syrup
- 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce Blue curacao
- 2 ounces Tequila
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1
- Dish Type: Drink
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 16g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Sugar: 14g
Instructions
- Prepare your margarita glass by first running a lime wedge around the rim to wet it.
- Pour the salt onto a flat plate and dip the rim of the glass into the salt, ensuring an even coating.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, blue curacao, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ice cubes.
- Close the shaker and give it a good shake until all the ingredients are well combined and chilled. This should take around 15-20 seconds.
- Carefully strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with additional ice cubes.
- Garnish your stunning Blue Margarita with a fresh lime wedge on the rim.
- Enjoy your refreshing Blue Margarita responsibly!
Tips
- For a sweeter Blue Margarita, you can increase the amount of simple syrup. You can also try adding a splash of pineapple juice for a tropical twist. Remember, always adjust to taste!