Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsItta Bena RestaurantBluebonnet Recipe

Bluebonnet Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Handcrafted Sour, Blue Curacao

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Sour Mix

    In a shaker, combine fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Shake well and set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add the Blanco tequila, orange liqueur, and the prepared sour mix. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain and Layer

    Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass. Slowly pour the blue curacao over the back of a spoon so it floats on top.

  4. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lemon wheel and rim the glass with salt if desired.

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