Blue Margarita

There’s just something about margaritas that scream summer, especially with this bright blue color that would be so perfect for fourth of July festivities.

Margaritas are my go-to cocktail for happy hour, sipping by the pool and summer entertaining! But this blue version might just be my new favorite drink! It’s a twist on the classic margarita that uses Blue Curacao, an orange flavored liqueur to give it an ocean-tinted color.

These blue cocktails are perfectly sweet, subtly tart and really quite gorgeous too! Let’s get to the details, so you can shake up these margs and get out on a patio. 

Ingredients needed

You technically only need 3 ingredients to make this margarita recipe. I like to add salt to the rim and garnish with fresh lime wedges! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Tequila. For best results, use a high quality blanco tequila.
• Blue Curacao liqueur. A fun orange liqueur that is a vibrant shade of blue. It’s perfect for turning a cocktail recipe blue or green. 
• Lime juice. I highly recommend fresh lime juice for any margarita recipe. I promise, the final result will be worth it!
• Sweetener. If you’d like your drink a little sweeter, feel free to add about 1 tablespoon of simple syrup or agave.

Recipe instructions

Making margaritas at home is super easy! Here’s a quick rundown of the process, but reference the recipe card at the bottom of the post for the full, printable recipe.

1. Rim your glass. Adding salt to the rim of the glass is optional, but I really love the addition. Add about 3 tablespoons of coarse salt onto a plate. Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. Then, dip the rim into the salt. Fill the glass with ice. 
2. Mix ingredients. Add all of the ingredients into a shaker or cocktail mixing glass filled with ice. Shake or stir for 30 seconds to chill the drink.
3. Serve. Strain the cocktail into a margarita glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime and ENJOY!

Frequently asked questions

What does Blue Curacao taste like?

It has a lovely sweet orange flavor with a subtle bitter finish. Compared to Triple Sec, Blue Curacao is bit sweeter but also a somewhat more bitter.

What if I don’t have Blue Curacao?

The Blue Curacao liquor can be substituted with Triple Sec or Cointreau, and you can add a few drops of blue food coloring to get that signature color. The drink may taste slightly different, but will still be delicious.

What is the best tequila for margaritas made with Blue Curacao?

What is the difference between a blue margarita and a blue daiquiri?

The difference is in the alcohol: a margarita is made with tequila and a daiquiri is made with rum. Both can be served on the rocks or as a blended cocktail.

Mix up this blue margarita the next time you get together with friends, or heck, when you’re ready for happy hour at home. Everyone will love this refreshing and citrus orange flavored drink recipe! Cheers!

As usual, if you end up making this cocktail, please come back and let me know how you like it. Or tag me on Instagram @foodwithfeeling! I always love to see what y’all are making from the blog.