Blood Orange Tequila Twist Tequila Cocktail Recipe
This zesty cocktail combines tequila with fresh blood orange juice for a bright and flavorful drink. It's perfect for sipping on warm evenings or serving at parties.
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger or measuring cup
- Citrus juicer
- Cocktail strainer
- Tall glass
- Ice
Ingredients
For one Blood Orange Tequila Twist cocktail:
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 3 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup
- Ice
- Blood orange slice for garnish
Use high-quality silver tequila for the best taste. Fresh blood oranges make a big difference in flavor compared to bottled juice. Simple syrup can be made by mixing equal parts sugar and hot water until dissolved.
Instructions
- Fill the cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
- Fill a tall glass with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice.
- Serve right away while the drink is cold and fresh.
The bright red color of the cocktail looks great in a clear glass.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for serving multiple people. For a less sweet version, reduce or skip the simple syrup.
Blood oranges are in season during winter months, but you can use regular orange juice as a substitute year-round.
Try rimming the glass with sugar for extra sweetness. To make it stronger, add an extra 1/2 oz of tequila.
For a non-alcoholic version, replace the tequila with sparkling water or ginger ale.