Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail Recipe
This fresh and citrusy cocktail combines tequila with sweet blood orange juice and lime for a colorful twist on the classic margarita.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Hawthorne strainer
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Jigger or measuring tool
- Citrus juicer
- Margarita glass or rocks glass
- Ice
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 3/4 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- Salt for rim optional
- Blood orange wheel for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Rim a margarita glass with salt if desired. Fill with ice and set aside.
- Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
- Double strain the mixture through both strainers into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a blood orange wheel.
Notes
Blood oranges work best when they're in season from December through May. Store-bought juice can work as a substitute.
The drink should be served right away while cold and fresh.
Regular oranges can replace blood oranges, though the color and flavor will be different.
For a spicy version, add 2-3 thin jalapeño slices to the shaker before mixing.