Blood Orange Margaritas

My Blood Orange Margaritas are refreshing and a vibrant twist on your classic margarita. Each sip is full of citrusy bliss and it's the perfect drink for your next girls night, dinner party, or to just unwind after a long day. Cheers!

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Keyword bloodoranges, margaritas

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings margarita

Calories 282kcal

Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Equipment

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!

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!

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