Blue Tahoe - Tequila, Blue Curaçao & Champagne Spritz

Blue Tahoe combines Tequila Blanco, Blue Curacao, Lime Juice, and Champagne in a colorful sparkling cocktail. The tequila keeps the drink grounded, blue curaçao supplies orange sweetness and color, lime adds acidity, and the measured sparkling-wine top gives the drink its lift.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Tequila Blanco - provides the clean agave base.
• Blue Curacao - adds orange sweetness and blue color.
• Lime Juice - supplies fresh acidity.
• Champagne - provides dryness, carbonation, and length.

Equipment

• White Wine Glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Ice

Sparkling Wine Keeps It Light

Two ounces of Champagne give the drink a defined sparkling finish instead of an open-ended top. The lime helps balance the orange liqueur while tequila remains clearly present.

Substitutions & Variations

• Use dry Cava or Prosecco instead of Champagne.
• Replace Blue Curacao with Triple Sec if color is unimportant.
• Use vodka instead of tequila for a more neutral base.
• Add a splash of pineapple juice for a fruitier variation.

Helpful Tips

• Chill the Champagne before building.
• Use fresh Lime Juice.
• Add the sparkling wine last.
• Stir only once or twice after topping.
• Serve immediately while fully carbonated.