Blood Orange Margarita
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This blood orange margarita is undeniably good and like most cocktail recipes, crazy simple to make!
You’ll also love my Pineapple Jalapeno Margaritas, this Spicy Bloody Mary, and my Sheet Pan Chicken Nachos to accompany your cocktails.
It seems like a no-brainer, but the key to a tasty margarita is using fresh, quality ingredients. Fresh citrus is essential to mastering the most delicious margarita each time, and quality ingredients such as Cointreau for the orange liqueur are also key.
This blood orange margarita is special because of its gorgeous ruby-red color, perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, and versatility.
Whether you enjoy it on the rocks or frozen, adjust the sweetness, tartness, and alcohol content to create a margarita that suits your taste buds perfectly.
What you’ll need:
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- Blood Oranges & Navel Oranges: I like combining both oranges, but feel free to use all blood orange juice. And remember—freshly squeezed is best!
- Lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for balancing the sweetness of the orange liqueur and blood orange juice. It provides a bright, tangy acidity that adds depth and complexity to the margarita.
- Orange liqueur: adds sweetness and depth to the margarita. I prefer Cointreau, but other common choices include triple sec or Grand Marnier.
- Tequila: is the foundation of a margarita! The best tequila to use depends on preference, but most people like 100% Blue agave tequila, Blanco/Silver Tequila, or reposado.
- Simple syrup: this adds sweetness to the cocktail. You can also use agave nectar. Adjust the amount based on your preferences.
- Ice: Ice is essential for chilling the margarita and diluting it slightly for the perfect balance of flavors. Use fresh, clean ice cubes for the best results.
How to make it
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Step 1
Juice the citrus!
Step 2
Prep your glasses. Use margarita salt, Tajin, or just some coarse sea salt/kosher salt for the rim.
Step 3
Shake it up, pour it, garnish & enjoy.your.life!
Variations
- Spicy Blood Orange Margarita: Muddle a few jalapeño pepper slices in the shaker with the other ingredients before shaking and garnish with more jalapeño, too!
- Sparkling Blood Orange Margarita: To add a bubbly twist, top your blood orange margarita with sparkling water or champagne. This adds a light and refreshing element to the cocktail, making it perfect for brunches, celebrations, or any occasion that calls for a little extra sparkle.
- Frozen Blood Orange Margarita: Turn your blood orange margarita into a frozen treat by blending the ingredients with ice until smooth and slushy. The icy texture adds a refreshing element to the cocktail, perfect for sipping on hot summer days.
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Blood Orange Margaritas
Ingredients
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 2 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 oz. fresh lime juice
- 1 oz. Cointreau
- 1/2 oz. simple syrup, or more if you prefer a sweeter marg
- 1 1/2 oz. silver tequila (or tequila of choice)
- pinch of kosher salt
- margarita salt or Tajin for rim
- 3-5 ice cubes
- splash of sparkling water (optional for topping)
- garnish ideas: lime wedges, citrus twists, sliced blood oranges, etc.
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Instructions
- Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of margarita salt or Tajin.margarita salt or Tajin for rim
- Single drink: Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and fill it with ice. Shake until cold.2 oz. freshly squeezed blood orange juice, 2 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice, 1 oz. fresh lime juice, 1 oz. Cointreau, 1/2 oz. simple syrup, or more if you prefer a sweeter marg, 1 1/2 oz. silver tequila, pinch of kosher salt
- Fill the prepared glass with ice, strain the margarita into the glass, top with sparkling water (optional), garnish, and serve.3-5 ice cubes, splash of sparkling water
- Pitcher: Place 1 ½ cups tequila, 3/4 cups orange juice, 3/4 cup blood orange juice, 1 cup Cointreau, 1 cup lime juice, ½ cup simple syrup in a pitcher. Add 3 large handfuls of ice and stir until cold. Top with sparkling water (optional).
- Blended: add all ingredients into a blender, add ~1 cup of ice and blend until slushy, adjust ice/liquid as needed to get desired consistency. Pour into prepared glasses and serve!
Equipment
Notes
- Fresh Citrus: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for a bright and zesty margarita. Avoid bottled lime juice, as it lacks the freshness and acidity of freshly squeezed citrus.
- Experiment and Have Fun: Try different ingredients, ratios, and garnishes to find your perfect margarita recipe. The beauty of this cocktail lies in its versatility, so feel free to get creative and make it your own!
Nutrition Information
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is automatically calculated. It should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Kroll’s Korner can’t make any guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
