Ingredients
1 tbsp. granulated sugar
1 tbsp. kosher salt
Lime wedges
5 c. ice, plus more if necessary
1 c. moscato wine
3/4 c. blue Curaçao
1/2 c. tequila
1/4 c. triple sec
2 tbsp. lime juice
Fresh blueberries, for serving
Preparation
Step 1In a small dish, combine sugar and salt. Rim mason jars with lime wedge then dip in sugar-salt mixture. Step 2Combine moscato, Curaçao, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in blender. Add ice and blend until smooth. (If the mixture is too loose, add more ice and continue to blend.) Step 3Divide mixture between 4 glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh blueberries.
The bright hue of this drink is achieved with blue curaçao, an orange liqueur that was created on the island of Curaçao in the Caribbean. The sun-dried peel of a Valencia orange gone bitter in the Caribbean climate was used in distilling this citrusy drink, and fun fact—it wasn’t originally blue. In the early 1900’s, the Bols distilling company added blue food coloring to the drink to add some alchemical mystery, and the bright blue cocktail ingredient we know and love today was born. Blue curaçao was originally marketed as Crème de Ciel, or cream of the sky: Whether it comes from the sky or your fully stocked bar, we’re sure you’re going to fall in love with this beautiful frozen drink. For more summertime party inspiration, check out our favorite summer cocktails, our top grilling recipes, and our best picnic foods too. Tried this? Let us know how it went in the comments below.
Editor’s Note: This page was updated on May 13, 2022 to include a photo.
