Frogster: Tequila, Blue Curacao & Orange Highball

The Frogster is a bright tequila highball built from just three ingredients. Blanco tequila supplies clean agave character, Blue Curacao adds sweet orange liqueur flavor and vivid color, and orange juice stretches everything into an easy-drinking citrus cocktail. As the blue liqueur meets the orange juice, the finished drink shifts toward a distinctive green or teal hue.

Background

The documented origin of the Frogster is unclear. Published cocktail references record it as a simple highball made with tequila, Blue Curacao, orange juice, and ice, but do not establish a creator or bar of origin. Its colorful presentation and uncomplicated build place it comfortably among modern party-style tequila drinks rather than documented historical classics.

What You'll Need

Ingredients

• Blue Curacao: Adds sweet orange flavor and the color that gives the Frogster its distinctive appearance. Triple sec or Cointreau can replace it if the blue color is not important.
• Tequila Blanco: Provides the clean, peppery agave backbone. A lightly aged reposado can be used for a rounder tequila profile.
• Orange Juice: Adds citrus sweetness, acidity, and most of the drink's length. Fresh orange juice gives the brightest flavor.

Equipment

• Highball glass
• Jigger
• Bar spoon
• Ice

Where Blue Meets Orange

The Frogster stands out because its color develops as the drink is assembled. Blue Curacao and orange juice combine into a green-to-teal shade while contributing overlapping orange flavors from two very different ingredients. Tequila keeps the drink from becoming purely fruity, adding peppery agave notes beneath the sweeter citrus profile.

Substitutions & Variations

• Replace Blue Curacao with triple sec or Cointreau for a clear-to-orange variation with similar citrus flavor.
• Use reposado tequila for softer oak and vanilla notes.
• Replace part of the orange juice with pineapple juice for a more tropical variation.
• Add a small squeeze of fresh lime if you want extra acidity, but treat it as a variation rather than part of the standard Frogster specification.
• Garnish with an orange slice or cherry for a simple colorful finish.

Helpful Tips

• Use plenty of fresh ice so the drink stays cold without diluting too quickly.
• Fresh orange juice gives the cleanest citrus flavor and a brighter finish.
• Add the Blue Curacao before the orange juice if you want to watch the color change as the glass fills.
• Stir only enough to combine the drink evenly.
• Chill the tequila and orange juice beforehand for an especially cold serve.
• For several servings, pre-measure the tequila and Blue Curacao, then build each drink over fresh ice and add the orange juice just before serving.