Curaçao Margarita
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Curaçao Margarita
Glass:
Photographed in an Urban Bar Retro Optic Coupette 15cl
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Ferrand Dry Curaçao |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1⁄6 fl oz | Agave syrup (agave nectar) |
| 6 drop | Difford's Margarita Bitters optional |
| 3 drop | Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s optional |
Prepare:
- Select and pre-chill an OLD-FASHIONED GLASS.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge (no salted rim).
How to make:
Garnish:
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
As the name implies, this flavoursome Margarita is made with orange curaçao in place of the usual triple sec. Better when made with a reposado, or even an añejo tequila (rather than a blanco tequila).
History:
Recipe by yours truly in March 2026.
Nutrition:
One serving of Curaçao Margarita contains 188 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 20.89% alc./vol. (41.78° proof)
- 21.3 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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