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Orange Juice Margarita

October 11, 2021 | Updated July 18, 2022 | Laura

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This is such a fun cocktail! A margarita made with orange juice, lime juice, and tequila. A blue curacao floater is put on top of the drink, and it's garnished with a maraschino cherry and lime wedge. This tequila cocktail was inspired by Marge Simpson (Marge-arita) and went perfectly with my Treehouse of Horror night to celebrate Halloween. Though this tropical cocktail is tasty year round!

Pretty, Tangy, and Tasty

I can't stop staring at this beautiful orange juice blue margarita. The bottom half of this mixed drink is made with freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice.

Next we float on the booze. The top part is a combination of blue curacao and silver tequila. When mixed, it turns the gorgeous turquoise and tastes so good. Think a traditional margarita but with an orange twist added to it. I don't think I'll ever get tired of pretty blue curaçao cocktails!

This cocktail was made for my The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror movie night! This margarita can also be called the "marge-arita." Get it?? The margarita looks just like Marge! I garnished with maraschino cherries to resemble Marge's necklace. I paired this cocktail with a pink icing raspberry jelly-filled donut for the perfect Simpsons dinner and a movie.

Orange Juice Margarita Ingredients

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✽ Orange Juice: The orange juice is the main component of this cocktail so for the best fresh flavor, use freshly squeezed orange juice. This cocktail is also really delicious when the orange juice is replaced with pineapple juice!

✽ Lime Juice: The lime juice will add a bit of tartness to the drink so cut some of that sweetness of the juice. And same goes for the lime juice- freshly squeezed for best flavor!

✽ Blue Curacao Liqueur: Blue curaçao liqueur is an orange liqueur that is very similar to triple sec or grand marnier. I chose to use blue curacao instead of triple sec to get that beautiful blue floater on top.

✽ Silver Tequila: Tequila blanco is the popular choice for margaritas to give your cocktail a true agave flavor.

31 Days of Halloween

This delicious drink is a part of my 31 Days of Halloween. For each day in October, I come up with a cocktail recipe and snack recipe that perfectly matches a scary movie, Halloween movie, or a fun spooky activity. Check out 31 Days of Halloween for all of your Halloween snack and drinking desires!

How to Make Orange Juice Margarita

➊ In a cocktail shaker, combine 4 ounces orange juice and 1 ounce lime juice. Add a couple ice cubes, and shake for about 10 seconds until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass. Either a lowball (rocks glass) or highball glass works great for this blue curacao cocktail.

➋ In a separate glass, stir together 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila and 1 ounce blue curacao. Slowly pour tequila and blue curacao mixture over the back of a bar spoon on top of the orange and lime juice mixture so that it floats on top.

➌ Garnish with the glass with maraschino cherries and/or a lime slice or wedge. You could also garnish with an orange slice. Give the cocktail a quick stir right before enjoying to turn the entire cocktail into a green-blue hue. Cheers!

What to Serve with this Orange Margarita

✽ Avocado Jalapeno Dip; A margarita paired with this avocado jalapeno dip is a perfect combination!

✽ Guacamole; Margarita and guacamole belong together.

✽ Raspberry Jelly-filled Donut; To stay with the Simpsons Treehouse of Horror theme, make these jelly-filled donuts topped with pink icing and sprinkles. With these two recipes, you'll have the best Simpsons movie night!

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Orange Juice Margarita

By Laura | Laura the Gastronaut
Prep Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 1 cocktail

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This is such a fun cocktail! A margarita made with orange juice, lime juice, and tequila. A blue curacao floater is put on top of the drink, and it's garnished with a maraschino cherry and lime wedge. This tequila cocktail was inspired by Marge Simpson (Marge-arita) and went perfectly with my Treehouse of Horror night to celebrate Halloween. Though this cocktail will make your taste buds happy year round!

*Some of these ingredient links may be affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.*

Ingredients

• 4 ounces orange juice
• 1 ounce lime juice
• 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
• 1 ounce blue curacao
• Maraschino cherries or lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

➊ In a cocktail shaker, combine orange juice and lime juice. Add a couple of ice cubes, and shake for about 10 seconds until chilled. Strain into a cocktail glass.
➋ In a separate glass, stir together tequila and blue curacao. Slowly pouring over the back of a bar spoon, pour tequila/blue curacao mixture over the orange & lime juice mixture so that it floats on top.
➌ Garnish with maraschino cherries or a lime wedge. Stir cocktail slightly before enjoying.

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Category: Cocktails Cuisine: American
Keywords: Simpsons cocktail, beautiful cocktails, blue cocktails, marge simpson cocktail, tequila and orange juice, blue curacao drinks, tropical drinks

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October 11, 2021 by Laura Ehlers

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