Blood Orange Margarita
This bright, citrusy blood orange margarita is a fun twist on a classic recipe, with fresh blood orange juice, orange liqueur, and tequila served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 1½ ounces tequila
- 3 ounces blood orange juice
- ¾ ounce Cointreau
- ¾ ounce fresh orange juice
- 1 lime for the rim
- Kosher salt for the rim optional
- ice for serving
- 1 blood orange slice for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Rim your glass. Add some salt to a small plate. Cut the lime into wedges and run one wedge along the rim of your glass. Invert the glass into the salt to add a salt rim.
- Add ice. Add some ice to your glass.
- Mix your margarita. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the tequila, blood orange juice, Cointreau, and fresh orange juice. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Serve. Strain the margarita into your prepared glass. Garnish with a slice of blood orange if desired, and serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 213mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 213IU | Vitamin C: 53mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg
