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Blue Margarita

Blue Margarita is an alcoholic cocktail built on Blanco Tequila. It leans citrus and sweet. Served in a Cocktail Glass. Expect about 14.9% ABV and roughly 240 kcal (estimated per recipe).

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Cocktailalcoholic14.9% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

240 kcalCalories
14.9%ABV
8.4gSugar
15.4gCarbs
1.75Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition. Some ingredient data may be approximate.

These nutrition figures are approximate estimates for this recipe — actual values vary with your exact measures, brands and serving size.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Rim chilled cocktail glass with lime juice and salt.Rim
  2. Shake remaining ingredients with ice and strain into glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusSweet

Supporting notes

TartAgaveEarthyPeppery

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Fruity and vibrant

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • Taco NightSuggested from its agave and peppery notes.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.
  • Seafood DinnerSuggested from its citrus notes, pairing with ceviche and seafood.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, and strict multi-signal supplemental rule matches.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Blanco Tequila2.0 oz

Reposado TequilaWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener or citrus.
What changes
Reposado tequila can replace blanco tequila when a rounder, lightly oaked variation is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes too intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace blanco tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blue Curacao1.0 oz

Triple SecWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; the drink will not keep the same color.
What changes
Triple sec can replace blue curaçao when the blue color is not needed.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Blue Margarita?
The Blue Margarita is a cocktail made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 14.9%. A standard serving contains approximately 240 calories.
What does a Blue Margarita taste like?
Blue Margarita has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Sweet, Tart, Agave. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Blue Margarita?
Blue Margarita pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Blue Margarita?
The Blue Margarita has an ABV of approximately 14.9%. That's approximately 1.75 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 240 kcal, 8.4g sugar, 15.4g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Blue Margarita typically served?
Blue Margarita is often suggested for Seafood Dinner, Summer, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Blue Margarita?
If you enjoy Blue Margarita, the "similar flavour profile" suggestions on this page point to cocktails that share its flavour character. Drinks with a matching spirit base and comparable body and acidity feel closest.
Can I make a Blue Margarita at home?
Yes. The Blue Margarita uses 5 ingredients, making it straightforward to prepare at home. You will need a Cocktail Glass. Use quality spirits and fresh ingredients for the best result.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare cocktails at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find cocktails I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Blue Margarita with other cocktails. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.