Best Pats Blue Margarita Recipes

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CARIBBEAN BLUE MARGARITA



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For a fun spin on a classic cocktail, substitute Blue Curacao for Triple Sec. The vibrant blue margarita will make you think you're on the shores of the Caribbean. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lime wedge
Coarse sea salt, optional
1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce blue curacao
1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
Optional: star fruit slices and orange slices

Steps:

  • Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, blue curacao and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge and, if desired, star fruit and orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BLUE MARGARITA



Blue Margarita image

This brilliant blue cocktail is a festive alternative to the original.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Coarse salt
1 lime, cut into wedges
4 ounces tequila
1 ounce Triple Sec
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 ounces blue curacao
1 teaspoon superfine sugar

Steps:

  • Pour salt into a shallow dish large enough to fit the rim of the glasses you are using. Using 1 lime wedge for each glass, rub each rim. Dip rim in the plate of salt, and rotate gently to coat evenly. Place a lime wedge on each salted glass, and set aside.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice cubes. Place tequila, Triple sec, lime juice, blue curacao, and sugar in shaker, and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill prepared glasses with ice cubes. Strain the margarita into the glasses, and serve immediately.

BLUE LAGOON MARGARITAS



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This is one super drink that'll have the neighbors asking, "What's that?" Show them and make an extra batch to share. -Willie DeWaard, Coralville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lime slices
3 tablespoons coarse sugar
1/2 cup chilled lemon-lime soda
1/2 cup tequila
1/2 cup blue curacao
1/3 cup partially thawed frozen limeade concentrate
2 cups ice cubes

Steps:

  • Using lime slices, moisten the rims of four margarita or cocktail glasses. Set aside lime slices for garnish. Sprinkle sugar on a plate; hold each glass upside down and dip rim into sugar. Set aside. Discard remaining sugar on plate., In a blender, combine the remaining ingredients; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Garnish with reserved lime slices. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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