The Little Mermaid - Frozen Margarita Cocktail Recipe
In homage to the release of the live action remake of the Little Mermaid, Here's a cocktail that looks like the ocean, tastes like the ocean, and is based of everyone favourite Tequila sipper - The frozen Margarita.
Jump to recipe
The Little Mermaid Movie
“The Little Mermaid” is the beloved story of Ariel, a beautiful and spirited young mermaid with a thirst for adventure. The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the surface, falls for the dashing Prince Eric. While mermaids are forbidden to interact with humans, Ariel must follow her heart. She makes a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, which gives her a chance to experience life on land, but ultimately places her life – and her father’s crown – in jeopardy.
That’s the official description of The Little Mermaid taken right from the horses mouth - Disney.
But you already knew that, right? It’d be hard not to know, especially with the new Little Mermaid live action remake out on May 26th.
Given all the buzz that’s been surrounding this release, I thought I’d jump to the opportunity to create a cocktail inspired by the film. Because let’s face it, The Little Mermaid is a film for grown ups.
Hear me out. The first animated Little Mermaid came out 1989. It’s us adults who grew up with it, it’s us who will be feeling the nostalgia. So we need something for us grown ups to go along with the movie. And what do we all like? Cocktails.
Well, I’d hope you like cocktails considering you’re on this drinks website.
Point being, I didn’t have to be asked twice to create this Little Mermaid cocktail.
Disney Themed Cocktails
A testament to that is the fact that this isn’t my first Disney cocktail. It’s part of a slow release I’m doing on Disney themed drinks.
The first one was my remaking of the infamous Baby Yoda cocktail.
The second one was my take on Cruella De Vil in homage to the Emma Stone remake that came out in 2021.
And now, 2 years later. I’m back again, this time. With The Little Mermaid.
The Cocktail
Since I used Vodka for the Baby Yoda cocktail, and Rum for the Cruella De Vil cocktail, I figured out branch out again and this time, I went with Tequila.
Now there are plenty oceanic cocktails out there. Some fancy, difficult to make at home, elegant. Some quirky, goofy, and simplistic. I strived for the middle with this one.
Even though it’s a Disney themed cocktail I still wanted it to be easy to recreate for anyone who should so want to do so.
Easy to make at home
That’s why I kept it similar to the Margarita, as a Margarita is already an easy cocktail to create at home. I just changed a few ingredients, cupboard essentials really. Other then Blue Curacao but you can get that pretty much anywhere, it’s 14 quid on amazon or just pop into any supermarket.
The Blue Curacao is essential because it gives the cocktail that oceanic blue look whilst still tasting like a Margarita.
That being said if you really want to use Cointreau or triple sec and retain the true Margarita recipe, you could do so and just add a dash of blue food colouring.
Where we really get quirky is with that ocean themed cocktail garnish.
The Garnish
When it comes to unique cocktail garnishes, weird cocktail garnishes, or unusual cocktail garnishes. I think this one takes the cake.
If that garnish doesn’t scream ‘Little Mermaid’ then I don’t know what does. So let me explain how we go about making it. The first thing you need is the shell from a mussel. But you could just as easily use a sea shell if you preferred.
This goes without saying but do make sure it’s cleaned within an inch of it’s life. You don’t want to be making yourself sick. Clean it, boil it, clean it again.
Then inside that shell is filled with edible fruit caviar. The pearls of the sea. For that, we’re going to use fruit juiced filled boba tea popping balls. They’re so fun to use and hey, if you get a pack you can use them to make homemade boba tea, or just have fun popping them in your mouth when you’re bored. Whatever floats your boat (mind the pun)
Fruit Pearls
You can use whatever flavour you want. Personally I prefer the mango with this cocktail.
Blended Cocktails
Another thing we must mention is that this is a blended cocktail.
Blended cocktails are great in summer, but you need to make sure you have a good blender. The last thing you want to do is be having a ‘blended cocktail’ with large chunks of unblended ice in the bottom.
I’ve previously covered this topic in depth with my top recommendations of cocktail, smoothie, and drink blenders to fit any budget which you can read here.
Ninja Blender for Drinks
If you don’t want to read that but are still curious about a good blender. Well here is one of my favourites that’s great for drinks, great for food, and great value for money.
How to make Frozen Margaritas
Now if you’re asking yourself how to make a frozen margarita. The recipe below is exactly that. But if you want it more classic, just follow my original Margarita recipe but blend it instead of shaking with a whole cup of ice.
Cocktail Video Recipe
Little Mermaid Margarita
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add everything to a blender (one made for ice) and fill with 1 cup of ice.
- Blend till smooth.
- Pour into a iridescent coup.
- Garnish with a clean mussel shell filled with mango caviar flavour pearls.
Notes
For blending cocktails, check out this article here. It'll recommend the best practises and best blenders for drinks at any budget.
The cocktail itself is a simple twist on a Margarita. So if you know all about Margaritas, this will come as a breeze. or should I say it'll come as a sea breeze?
Nutrition Facts
Calories
245.81Fat
0.02 gSat. Fat
0 gCarbs
24.38 gFiber
0.12 gNet carbs
24.26 gSugar
20.57 gProtein
0.13 gSodium
13.51 mgCholesterol
0 mgThe nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice. See our full nutrition disclosure here.
Search Drinks
Cocktails, Non-alcoholic, Wine, Coffee, Drink guides, Techniques, Fermentation
All Recipes
Hi, I’m Cameron, guv’nor of Smartblend. If you liked this then you’re in luck, I have a bunch more recipes like it. I share only vegetarian and pescatarian food recipes, cocktails, and drink guides with a sprinkling of wellness and mindful drinking. If that sounds like you, then stick around!
Related Recipes
Smartblend is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk and amazon.com. Smartblend does earn a small commission on goods purchased through the included links. Don't worry, it doesn't cost you any more, but we do appreciate your referral!