Envy Cocktail

The Envy Cocktail is a simple Tequila based cocktail that leans on the sweet and tangy side thanks to the Blue Curaçao and Pineapple Juice. There's a tropical element to this recipe that takes the cocktail out of the Mexican desert and down to the coast of the Caribbean. So yes, this is a cocktail to sip on the beach, perhaps at a nice resort, while wasting away the day.

While the recipe calls for Blue Curaçao, you can probably get away with using any Orange Liqueur, but you won't get the same vibrant colour for this wonderful cocktail. We're of the opinion, here at What Cocktail Can I Make, that as long as the drink tastes good, it doesn't really matter, but there is sometimes something to be said about presentation, especially when you're talking about a funky blue cocktail! So go out there and get a bottle of the blue stuff!

Total Time 3

Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

45 mL Tequila Blanco
30 mL Blue Curaçao
15 mL Pineapple Juice
Maraschino Cherry To garnish

Instructions

Add Tequila, Blue Curaçao, and Pineapple Juice to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake everything to ensure it's cold and well mixed.
Strain into a Martini glass with fresh ice.
Garnish and enjoy.

Notes

While you may be tempted to use a cheap Tequila, go with something a bit more premium. You want the flavours of the three ingredients to mingle and compliment each other rather than having too much Tequila coming through, which is what will happen if you use something cheap and overpowering. Subtlety can be a good thing here.

The same goes for all ingredients here. Be sure to use a decent Blue Curaçao and, as always with juice, make sure it's fresh. The better the ingredients you use, the better the cocktail you'll make!

Finally, while the recipe calls for Tequila Blanco, you're welcome to try making the Envy Cocktail with a different kind of Tequila. Tequila has a lot of different varieties that can be fun to play with and enjoy. So go out there and enjoy them!

Here’s Some More Info About the Envy Cocktail

The Envy Cocktail both looks and tastes good, so what is there not to like? While it may have the slight vibe of a Tiki cocktail, it doesn’t really fall into the genre. Sure, it’s a bit flamboyant, but it just doesn’t have the history or tradition of Tiki in it. If you want to include it in a Tiki menu go ahead though. You do you.

While the Envy Cocktail recipe only has three ingredients to it. you may find Blue Curaçao slightly more unusual. It’s not difficult to find, but perhaps it’s not something you have. Buying a bottle is well worth it. Or perhaps you did recently buy a bottle and you used our cocktail recipe builder to find out what to make with it. That works too!

When is a the best time for an Envy Cocktail?

As mentioned, there’s a tropical element to this cocktail recipe, and the blue colour gives it a touch of decadence. We’d suggest enjoying this cocktail while on a tropical beach. Put your feet up, enjoy the sun, and just relax. What better time for any cocktail really?

Is the Envy a strong cocktail?

As cocktails go, this one is about in the middle, which puts it stronger than a glass of Wine or a Beer, but no worse than so many cocktails out there. If you’re new to drinking cocktails, keep in mind that they’re generally a lot stronger than what you’re used to! Always enjoy them in moderation.