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Blood Orange Margarita: 1 Zesty, Sunny Sip

Two glasses of vibrant red blood orange margarita cocktails, garnished with orange slices and rimmed with salt, on a wooden table.
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A vibrant and refreshing blood orange margarita recipe, perfect for any occasion. This recipe provides clear ratios for a single serving or a pitcher, with ideas for garnishes and rims.

Ingredients

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  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz fresh blood orange juice
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 oz orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
  • 0.25 oz agave nectar (optional, adjust to taste)
  • Ice
  • Salt or sugar for rim (optional)
  • Blood orange slice or twist for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare your glass: If desired, run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it in salt or sugar.
  2. Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar (if using).
  3. Add ice: Fill the shaker with ice.
  4. Shake well: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
  5. Strain: Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
  6. Garnish: Garnish with a blood orange slice or twist.

Notes

  • For a pitcher, multiply the ingredients by the number of servings you need.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave nectar.
  • Experiment with different salt blends for the rim, such as chili salt or smoked salt.
  • This margarita is excellent for brunch, Taco Tuesday, or Valentine’s Day celebrations.

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