Frankenstein's Margarita

Frankenstein’s Margarita

Check out Frankenstein’s Margarita! It’s filled with tequila, blue curaçao, lime and pineapple juices to create this festive, green Halloween drink.

Frankenstein's Margarita in a stemless wine glass with a black and white salted rim

My favorite time of year is here and with Halloween just weeks away, what better way to celebrate than to make Frankenstein’s Margarita! To give it Frankenstein’s characteristic look, this margarita is green and rimmed with black and white margarita salt. And since Frankenstein was quite a large monster, this drink is too!

Frankenstein’s Margarita is a deliciously fruity margarita with that traditional sweet and sour flavor profile. The blue curaçao and lime juice gives this margarita its tangy-sour flavor, while the pineapple juice adds a unique and exotic, sweetness and tartness. Tequila, of course, gives it that distinct margarita taste. And lastly, the salted rim enhances and balances out all these delicious flavors. A great combination of salty, sweet, sour, tangy and bitter all in one festive Halloween cocktail.

Add the blue curaçao a little at a time

Not all brands of blue curaçao are created equal. Some have a stronger blue color than others. To create a great green color, measure out 2 ounces of blue curaçao. Add a little of the blue curaçao, stir and repeat until you get the desired green color.

Frankenstein's Margarita in a stemless wine glass with a black and white salted rim

What kind of tequila should I use?

There are two types of tequilas that are traditionally used in a margarita: blanco (aka silver), minimally or un-aged tequila or reposado, a high-proof tequila that is aged in oak for a period of two to twelve months.

According to Liquor.com, the best tequila for margaritas is Roca Patrón Silver that will run you about $40. However, if you are looking for a budget friendly option they suggest Espolòn Blanco at Drizly that is about $17. For the following margarita we used Milagro Silver Tequila that is about $32.

What type of glass should I use?

A large one! I used a stemless, round, 16 oz wine glass. Frank was large and so is his drink!

Frankenstein’s Margarita-Ingredeints

  • 3 oz tequila (silver, blanco)
  • 2 oz lime juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 6 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz blue curaçao 
  • black and white salt (to rim the glass)
  • lime slice (for garnish)

Instructions

  • Take a lime wedge and rub it around the outside of the glass. Dip glass into a mixture of black and white salt.
  • Fill the prepared glass with ice.
  • Add tequila, lime juice and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake vigorously. 
  • Add blue curaçao a little at a time and stir until desired green color is achieved.
  • Strain into prepared glass.
  • Cheers!
Frankenstein's Margarita in a stemless wine glass with a black and white salted rim

For other Halloween drinks try:

Bloody White Russian

Fireball Apple Slushies

Poisoned Apple Cider Martini

Vampire Blood Cocktail

Frankenstein's Margarita

Frankenstein’s Margarita

Check out Frankenstein's Margarita! It's filled with tequila, blue curaçao, lime and pineapple juices to create this festive, green Halloween drink. 
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks-Cocktails
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 margarita

Equipment

  • stemless wine glass (16 oz)
  • Cocktail Shaker

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz tequila silver, blanco
  • 2 oz lime juice fresh squeezed
  • 6 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz blue curaçao
  • black and white salt to rim the glass
  • lime slice for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Take a lime wedge and rub it around the outside of the glass. Dip glass into a mixture of black and white salt.
  • Fill the prepared glass with ice.
  • Add tequila, lime juice and pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  • Shake vigorously.
  • Add blue curaçao a little at a time and stir until desired green color is achieved.
  • Strain into prepared glass.
  • Cheers!
Keyword Black Salt, Blue Curacao, Frankenstein’s Margarita, Green Cocktail, Halloween Cocktail, Halloween Margarita, Margarita, Pineapple Juice, Tequila, White Salt

Frankenstein's Margarita in a stemless wine glass with a black and white salted rim
Frankenstein's Margarita
Frankenstein's Margarita
Tequila, blue curaçao, lime and pineapple juices in a salted rim stemless wine glass
Tequila, blue curaçao, lime and pineapple juices in a salted rim stemless wine glass
Tequila, blue curaçao, lime and pineapple juices in a salted rim stemless wine glass

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