Blue Margarita

A blue margarita is a colorful twist on the classic made with tequila, fresh lime juice, and blue curaçao. It's bright, citrusy, and perfectly balanced with a hint of sweetness.

A blue margarita is a fun, colorful twist on the classic, swapping triple sec for blue curaçao while keeping the familiar mix of tequila and fresh lime juice. It has that same bright, balanced flavor you expect from a traditional margarita, just with a more playful look.

I love how blue curaçao adds a vibrant citrus note alongside its signature color. It's slightly sweeter than triple sec, which makes the margarita feel a touch more citrus-forward while still keeping that crisp, tart edge from the lime.

To make it, I shake blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, blue curaçao, and a little simple syrup, then serve it in a salted (or sugared) rim glass. Finished with a lime wedge or wheel, it's refreshing, a little bold, and always a fun one to pour.

Kristen Stevens

Blue Margarita

A blue margarita made with tequila, fresh lime juice, blue curaçao, and a touch of simple syrup. Served with a salted or sugared rim.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 1 cocktail

Course: Cocktail

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

Method

 

1. Place the salt on a small plate and wet the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into salt.
   Salt
   
2. 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
   
3. Pour your blue margarita into the salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
   Lime wedge or wheel
   

Notes

Simple syrup: To make simple syrup, heat 1 part sugar or honey with 2 parts water until the sugar dissolves. For example, 1 tablespoon of sugar + 2 tablespoons of water. Or 1 cup of sugar + 2 cups of water. 

Rim: If you'd like a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup. You can also rim the glass with sugar instead of salt.