Blood Orange Margaritas
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Grab some blood oranges while they are in season to make these amazingly simple margaritas! Made with freshly squeezed blood oranges, fresh lime juice, tequila and orange liqueur they are the perfect cocktail for entertaining.
For simplicity, the recipe listed below is for one cocktail. This recipe can easily be multiplied to serve a crowd!
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Ingredients needed
- Tequila – silver or reposado is the best tequila for margaritas, but any kind of tequila will work. Just choose one that is high-quality.
- Freshly squeezed blood oranges – buy a 5-pound bag if you can so you have plenty of juice for drinks and leftovers to garnish.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice – Lime juice is also important in this drink. You really do need to squeeze fresh limes for the best tasting cocktail. Do not use the little green plastic lime juice from the grocery store! They are filled with preservatives and will make your drink taste bitter!
- Orange Liqueur – my favorite is Cointreau, but you can also use triple sec or Grand Marnier.
- A mixture of Himalayan pink salt and sugar for the rim gives this drink the perfect sweet and salty finish.
- A sweetener is optional depending on your preferences. Add a bit of simple syrup or agave nectar if desired.
- Ice cubes to chill and to serve your drink.
- A cocktail shaker to mix your cocktail.
Be sure to check out the detailed printable recipe card below
How to make blood orange margaritas on the rocks
Mix the salt and sugar together on a small plate that is slightly larger than the rim of your glass. Rub a squeezed lime rind around the rim of your glasses, then roll the rim around at a 45-degree angle in the salt and sugar mixture to coat.
Add ice cubes to your glass and set aside. Place a good amount of ice in your cocktail shaker.
Add the tequila, orange liqueur, blood orange juice and lime juice.
Secure the lid and shake for 30 seconds to combine. Strain into ice filled glasses, garnish with orange and lime wheels or wedges and serve immediately.
Recipe Notes & Tips
- I used Cabo Wabo Tequila, but any high quality silver/blanco {clear} tequila will work.
- Adjust the sweetness to your own personal tastes by adding agave nectar or simple syrup.
- Trim the stirrer/straws with scissors if necessary to fit your glass.
Tools used to create this recipe
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- Measuring Glass
- Cocktail Shaker – I use a Mason jar for the images so you can see inside
- Cocktail Stirrer/Sip Straws
- Cutting Board & Chefs Knife
- Citrus Juicer
- Hand-blown Glasses – these are very similar to mine
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- Pitcher of Margaritas
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- Peach Margaritas Frozen
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Blood Orange Margaritas
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
Ingredients
Sweet & Salty Rim
- 2 teaspoons Himylan pink salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Margaritas on the Rocks
- 1.5 ounce silver/blanco tequila
- 2 ounces fresh squeezed blood orange juice amount of oranges will vary
- 1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau, Gran Marnier or triple sec
Instructions
- Mix the salt and sugar together on a small plate that is slightly larger than the rim of your glass. Rub a squeezed lime rind around the rim of your glasses, then roll the rim around at a 45-degree angle in the salt and sugar mixture to coat.
- Add ice cubes to your glass and set aside. Place a good amount of ice in your cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, blood orange juice and lime juice.
- Secure the lid and shake for 30 seconds to combine. Strain into ice filled glasses, garnish with orange and lime wheels or wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- I used Cabo Wabo Tequila, but any high quality silver/blanco {clear} tequila will work.
- Adjust the sweetness to your own personal tastes by adding agave nectar or simple syrup.
- Trim the stirrer/straws with scissors if necessary to fit your glass.
