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A glass of Blood Orange Margarita with ice, a salted rim, and a slice of blood orange garnish, set on a wooden coaster with citrus fruits blurred in the background.
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Blood Orange Margarita Recipe

A fresh Blood Orange Margarita that's all about the citrus. No orange liqueur, just fresh juice, good tequila, and a touch of agave nectar.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Cinco de Mayo, summer
Servings: 1 margarita
Author: Marissa Stevens

Equipment

Ingredients

For a Single Margarita

  • lime wedges for garnish and wetting the glass rim
  • margarita salt or kosher salt for rimming the glass, optional
  • 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)
  • 2 ounces fresh blood orange juice from about 1 large blood orange
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice from about 1 large lime
  • 1 teaspoon agave nectar plus more to taste, or maple syrup
  • blood orange slices or wedges for garnish optional
  • ice

Instructions

  • For a salted rim (optional): Spread a thin layer of salt in a wide, shallow dish. Run the flesh of a lime around the rim of your serving glass. Dip rim in the salt to coat and fill with ice.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker half way with ice, then add the tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave nectar.
  • Shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds, then strain (using the shaker's built-in strainer) into your ice-filled, salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with a blood orange wedge and enjoy!

Notes

  • For blended margaritas, add all ingredients to a high powered blender with 1 to 1.5 cups of ice (skip the shaker) and blend until smooth.
  • Pitcher option (8 drinks). Stir together 2 cups tequila, 2 cups fresh blood orange juice, 1 cup fresh lime juice, and 3 to 4 tablespoons agave nectar in a pitcher. Chill for at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, stir, fill glasses with ice, and pour. Adjust agave to taste.
  • Serving tip: For parties I set out the pitcher, fresh ice, margarita salt, and a bowl of blood orange slices so guests can salt their own rims and garnish their own glasses.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 184mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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