Blood Orange Margaritas
This blood orange margarita recipe uses fresh blood orange juice, tequila, and lime juice for a crimson-colored cocktail. Ready in 10 minutes with a salted rim and no orange liqueur needed.
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Ingredients
- 4.5 oz blood orange juice - from about 2 medium blood oranges
- 2 oz lime juice - from 1-2 limes
- 4 oz blanco (silver) tequila
- 2 tablespoons pure agave nectar - 1 oz
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:
- 1 lime wedge - for rimming the glass
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt - for rimming the glass
- ice cubes - for shaker and margarita glasses
- blood orange slices - optional, for garnish
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Instructions
- Prepare the glasses: Run 1 lime wedge around the rim of 2 margarita glasses. Pour 2 tablespoons kosher salt onto a small plate. Dip the rim of each glass into the salt, rolling gently until the rim is evenly coated.
- Add ice to glasses: Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes and set aside while you make the margaritas.
- Juice the citrus: Juice the blood oranges and lime until you have 4.5 oz blood orange juice and 2 oz lime juice. Strain through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any seeds or pulp.
- Fill the shaker: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
- Add ingredients: Pour 4 oz blanco (silver) tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, 2 tablespoons pure agave nectar, and ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract into the shaker.
- Shake: Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty cold.
- Serve: Strain and pour the margarita into the prepared salt-rimmed glasses over ice. Garnish with blood orange slices if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Cocktail shaker size: This recipe makes 2 cocktails. If your cocktail shaker is small, shake each cocktail separately.
- Scale for a crowd: Multiply ingredients to serve more guests. For a pitcher, stir all ingredients with ice instead of shaking individual servings.
- Agave substitute: Agave nectar mixes easily into cold cocktails. Substitute simple syrup if you have it on hand. My rosemary simple syrup would be a great addition.
- Blood orange season: Blood oranges are available December through April. Substitute cara cara or navel oranges when blood oranges aren't in season.
Nutrition
Calories: 215kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
