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Purple Margarita

A stunning purple-hued margarita made with tequila, blue curaçao, cranberry juice, lime juice, and simple syrup for a balanced sweet-tart flavor.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 ounce blue curaçao
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounces cranberry juice
  • 0.5 ounces simple syrup
  • Ice cubes
  • Lime wedge for garnish
  • Optional: salt or sugar for rimming the glass

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or blender
  • Jigger for measuring
  • Cocktail strainer
  • Margarita glass or coupe glass
  • Bar spoon
  • Knife for lime wedge
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Chill the margarita glass in the freezer for at least 2 minutes.
  2. Add a generous handful of ice cubes to the cocktail shaker.
  3. Measure and pour 2 ounces of silver tequila into the shaker.
  4. Add 1 ounce of blue curaçao to the shaker.
  5. Pour 1 ounce of fresh lime juice into the shaker.
  6. Add 0.5 ounces of cranberry juice to achieve the purple hue.
  7. Pour 0.5 ounces of simple syrup into the shaker.
  8. Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds to chill and combine ingredients.
  9. Strain the mixture into the chilled margarita glass.
  10. Garnish with a lime wedge and rim the glass with salt or sugar if desired.

Notes

Always use fresh lime juice and avoid pre-made margarita mix for the best flavor clarity and brightness.