By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 13, 2025
Summer is here, and this Blue Margarita recipe is sure to get you in the mood! Made with Blue Curacao, these were created to be sipped poolside! I love that they are easy to make and are perfect for Fourth of July. I guarantee these colorful cocktails are going to be a hit with your guests!
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5-Star Review
“This is such an amazing drink! My new favorite this summer!” – Toni
Easy Blue Margarita Recipe
I just love a vibrant and colorful cocktail, and these delicious blue margaritas are just that! Just look at them! Margaritas are one of my go-to cocktails when it starts to get hot outside. They are so refreshing with that perfect mix of sweet, salt, and acid. In this recipe, a traditional margarita gets amped up with Blue Curacao for the ultimate summer time tipple!
Tips for Beginners
- High-quality ingredients . Use a high quality blanco tequila and a good Blue Curacao. BOLS is absolutely second to none!
- Use fresh lime juice —it makes all the difference.
- Shake well. Shake all of the ingredients for a good 20-30 seconds to ensure they are mixed well.
- Use large ice cubes . They melt less quickly so they don’t dilute the drink.
- Avoid table salt. It is iodized and too strong for this cocktail.
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- ▢ 1 cup Tequila Blanco
- ▢ ½ cup BOLS Liqueur Blue Curacao
- ▢ ½ cup fresh Lime Juice
- ▢ ¼ cup simple syrup
- ▢ coarse sea salt and lime wedges for serving
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Instructions
- Swipe rim of 3 glasses with a lime wedge and then dip in course sea salt to rim glasses with salt.
- Fill glasses with ice.
- In a shaker combine the Tequila, Blue Curacao, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake to combine.
- Pour over the ice and enjoy! Top with additional lime wedges.
Becky’s Tips
- Other salt options to try: Kosher salt has large granules but a milder flavor Himalayan pink salt adds color to your rim with a very mild flavor Fleur de sel is a more complex flavor (and quite expensive!)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Blue Margaritas Step by Step
Rim the glasses with salt: Swipe the rim of 3 glasses with a lime wedge and then dip in coarse sea salt to rim the glasses with salt.
Add ice: Fill glasses with ice.
Add remaining ingredients : In a shaker, combine 1 cup tequila, ½ cup Blue Curacao, ½ cup lime juice, and ¼ cup simple syrup. Shake to combine.
Pour over the ice : Pour over the ice and enjoy! Top with additional lime wedges.
How to Store
These cocktails are best served as soon as you pour them. If you wanted to get a head start, you could combine the liquor and store it in the fridge for 2-3 days. Give it a good stir before pouring into the glasses and adding ice.
Serving Suggestions
These cool and refreshing margaritas always go well with a few nibbles like Crockpot Chex Mix , a bowl of roasted red pepper hummus with fresh veggies, and tortilla pinwheels .
more margarita recipes to try
Spicy Mango Margarita Recipe
Strawberry Margarita Punch
Skinny Margarita Recipe
Skinny Peach Frozen Margarita Recipe
Blue Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Tequila Blanco
- ½ cup BOLS Liqueur Blue Curacao
- ½ cup fresh Lime Juice
- ¼ cup simple syrup
- coarse sea salt and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Swipe rim of 3 glasses with a lime wedge and then dip in course sea salt to rim glasses with salt.
- Fill glasses with ice.
- In a shaker combine the Tequila, Blue Curacao, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake to combine.
- Pour over the ice and enjoy! Top with additional lime wedges.
Video
Notes
- Other salt options to try: Kosher salt has large granules but a milder flavor Himalayan pink salt adds color to your rim with a very mild flavor Fleur de sel is a more complex flavor (and quite expensive!)
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
