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A blood orange margarita with cut-up blood oranges.
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Blood Orange Margarita

Celebrate winter citrus season with a stunning blood orange margarita! Made with freshly squeezed blood orange and lime juices and a healthy dose of your favorite tequila, this vibrant blood orange margarita is perfectly zesty with a touch of natural citrus sweetness. You can make this citrusy drink as single servings or in a pitcher for easy entertaining — everyone will love sipping on this delicious blood orange cocktail. 
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 drink
Calories 251kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Citrus juicer
  • Jigger or small measuring cup

Ingredients

  • 1 lime slice cut in the middle
  • 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt for garnish, optional
  • 2 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice about 1 orange
  • 2 ounces tequila preferably reposado
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur such as Grand Marnier, Cointreau or triple sec
  • ½ ounce simple syrup
  • 1 blood orange slice for garnish, optional

Instructions

  • For an optional salted rim, rub the lime along the rim of the glass to moisten. Pour the sea salt on a small plate or shallow bowl and swirl the glass in the salt. Set aside.
  • Pour blood orange juice, tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with a handful of ice.
  • Put the top on the shaker and shake for about 15-30 seconds.
  • Add ice to the margarita glass and strain the shaken margarita into the glass. Garnish with a blood orange slice if desired. Enjoy!

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Notes

Eight-serving pitcher: Stir together 2 cups blood orange juice, 2 cups tequila, 1 cup lime juice and ½ cup simple syrup in a pitcher. Add a handful or two of ice and stir for 20-30 seconds to account for the dilution you'd get shaking. Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Stir the mixture again before serving. If you need to customize the serving quantity, use this formula: (ounces x servings) ÷ 8 = the cups measurement.
  • Pick limes that have some give when lightly squeeze them. That means they’re nice and juicy. If you find one hard as a rock, keep looking.
  • Before squeezing the lime juice, roll it firmly under the palm of your hand a few times. This releases the juices.
  • Use a handheld juicer. You’ll maximize the juice output this way.
  • If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, a mason jar with a lid can take care of the job.
  • Blood orange juice can stain. If your countertops are susceptible to stains, I recommend setting out paper towels, juicing slowly and wiping up any spots immediately.
  • Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drink | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g