Blue Curacao Daiquiri Cocktail
This Blue Curacao Daiquiri is a fun, tropical spin on the classic daiquiri—rum, blue curaçao, lime, and simple syrup shaken until ice cold for a bold, citrusy, refreshing drink.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Strainer
- Citrus juicer
- Bar spoon
- Blender (for frozen version)
- Coupe or martini glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz white rum
- 1 oz blue curaçao or orange curaçao
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
- Ice cubes for shaking or blending
- Lime wheel or wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add white rum, blue curaçao, lime juice, and simple syrup.
- Shake hard for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
- Strain into a chilled coupe or martini glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge. Serve immediately.
- For a frozen version: blend all ingredients with a cup of crushed ice until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and garnish as above.
Notes
Keep the rum-to-lime ratio balanced for best flavor. Fresh lime juice is key. Add extra simple syrup for a sweeter taste. Blue curaçao gives the bold color; orange curaçao works if you don’t mind losing the blue. Reduce rum for a lighter version.