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A butterfly pea flower margarita garnished with a purple butterfly skewer through a lime wedge.
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Butterfly Pea Flower Margarita (Mariposa Margarita)

In a world full of margaritas, be a butterfly (margarita)! This Butterfly Pea Flower Margarita boasts a bright purple color with a classic margarita flavor. It’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Halloween, Taco Tuesday, birthdays, or basically any margarita-worthy occasion, which let’s be honest is every day.
Prep Time5 minutes
Steeping Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 cocktails
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Victoria

Ingredients

Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Tequila:

  • 1 cup (8 ounces) silver tequila
  • 8 dried butterfly pea flowers

For Each Margarita:

  • 2 ounces butterfly pea flower-infused tequila
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • ½ ounce fresh lime juice
  • ½ ounce agave syrup or simple syrup
  • Kosher salt for garnish
  • Lime slice or wedge for garnish

Instructions

Butterfly Pea Flower-Infused Tequila:

  • Combine the tequila and dried butterfly pea flowers in an airtight container, such as a jar, and steep at room temperature for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Strain out the flowers, gently pressing on them to release all the tequila. You will have enough to make 4 cocktails.

For Each Margarita:

  • Wet the rim of a margarita glass or tumbler by rubbing a lime wedge around its circumference. Rotate the rim of the glass in kosher salt spread on a flat plate. Fill the glass about halfway with ice cubes.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine butterfly pea flower-infused tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave or simple syrup. Shake vigorously, then strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime slice or wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes

If you want more of a fun tableside presentation of a color-changing butterfly pea flower margarita, try this:
  • Pour the butterfly pea flower-infused tequila into a rocks glass filled halfway with ice
  • Shake the remaining ingredients over ice in a cocktail shaker
  • Pour the shaken mixture into the glass of blue tequila–the blue tequila will turn purple right before your eyes!
  • Stir to thoroughly to combine and serve

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 19mg | Sugar: 17g