Blue Margarita
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Blue Margarita
Description
This Blue Margarita cocktail combines blanco tequila with blue curaçao for a bright, colorful whiskey base complemented by fresh lime juice and agave syrup to balance tartness with subtle sweetness. The rim of the glass is dipped in water then coated with a mix of coarse sanding sugar and salt, lending a textured, flavorful edge that enhances the experience sip by sip.
The preparation involves shaking the ingredients with ice to chill and dilute just enough, then straining into a glass filled with fresh ice. Lime slices and mint sprigs add aroma and an inviting presentation. The flavors combine to produce a showy but balanced drink, distinct due to the use of blue curaçao and the sugar-salt rim.
This recipe is designed for one drink, but the ratios can be adjusted for multiple servings. If a cocktail shaker is not available, a mason jar offers a suitable alternative for shaking the ingredients.
This recipe yields one cocktail; adjust ingredient quantities accordingly for more servings.If you do not have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar with a lid can substitute for mixing.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sanding sugar coarse
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1½ ounces tequila blanco
- 1½ ounces blue cura ao
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce agave syrup
- lime slices, sprigs, for garnish
- mint slices, sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the sugar and salt on a small plate and stir to combine.
- Dip the rim of a glass in water, then put the rim of the glass into the plate of salt and sugar. Turn the glass to coat the rim, then place the glass upright.
- Add ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the tequila, blue curacao, lime juice and agave syrup.
- Seal the shaker, then shake to combine. Add ice to the glass, then strain the drink into the glass.
- Add a slice of lime and mint sprig for garnish, then serve.
Notes
- The Blue Margarita recipe is for a single serving; increase quantities proportionally to make more drinks.
- Use a mason jar as a shaker if a cocktail shaker is not available to mix ingredients properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 237kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Sodium | 585mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 43mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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