Blue Moscato Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic margarita. This vibrant alcoholic drink combines sweet Moscato wine with tangy margarita flavors. Its stunning blue hue makes it perfect for parties.
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Blue Moscato Margarita Recipe
The Blue Moscato Margarita is a vibrant and refreshing cocktail. It combines Moscato wine’s sweetness and fruity notes with the citrusy, slightly bitter flavor of Blue Curaçao and the traditional margarita elements.
This drink is a popular choice for summer, patriotic events (notably with red, white, and blue themes), and casual gatherings.
You can pair this margarita with Mexican-inspired dishes like tacos, enchiladas, and chiles rellenos. It also complements spicy foods such as buffalo wings and jalapeño poppers, cooling the heat with its refreshing acidity.
Seafood like grilled shrimp or ceviche, fresh fruits, and cheeses (strawberries, feta, etc.) are also great pairs. Light salads, savory snacks (quesadillas, empanadas), and sweet-savory bites (bacon-wrapped dates) also pair well. For dessert, try key lime pie or mango sorbet for a harmonious finish.
Here’s how to make the Blue Moscato Margarita:
Blue Moscato Margarita
Nutrition
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blue Curaçao liqueur
- 1 cup Moscato wine chilled
- ½ cup silver tequila
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice about 2 limes
- 1-2 tbsp simple syrup adjust to taste
- Ice cubes
- Lime slices and salt or sugar for garnish optional
Instructions
- Rim margarita or cocktail glasses with lime juice and dip in salt or sugar (optional).
- In a large cocktail shaker or pitcher, combine Blue Curaçao, Moscato, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup. Add ice and shake/stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the margarita mix over. Garnish with a lime slice or wedge.
Notes
- Use a dry Moscato if you prefer less sweetness.
- This recipe can easily be scaled for a party pitcher.
- For a frozen version, blend all ingredients with ice until slushy.
- You can substitute Blue Curaçao with a non-alcoholic blue syrup for a mocktail version (skip the tequila too).
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Variations
Here are some notable variations of the Blue Moscato Margarita:
- Frozen Blue Moscato Margarita blends the ingredients with ice to create a slushy, icy drink. It is especially popular in summer or festive occasions like the Fourth of July celebrations.
- Fruit Infusions incorporate fresh fruit like strawberries or peaches for added flavor complexity.
- Mocktail Version removes the tequila and replaces the Blue Curaçao with a non-alcoholic blue syrup.
- Spicy Blue Margarita adds 2 slices of jalapeño to the mixture and rims glasses with tajín or chili-salt mixture.
- Coconut Addition substitutes ¼ cup of Blue Curaçao with coconut rum and adds a splash of coconut cream.
- Citrus Explosion adds 2 tablespoons of fresh grapefruit juice and reduces lime juice to 2 tablespoons.
- Elderflower Blue Moscato adds 2 tablespoons St. Germain elderflower liqueur and reduces the simple syrup to 1 teaspoon.