Description
Experience the vibrant flavor of a Blood Orange Margarita, featuring fresh blood oranges and lime juice, offering a delightful refreshment. This simple recipe is perfect for your next gathering or a relaxing evening at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup agave or honey
- 2 oz. simple syrup
- 4 oz. blood orange juice, ~4-6 medium blood oranges
- 4 oz. high-quality tequila
- 2 oz. lime juice, ~6-8 medium limes
- 1-2 cups ice, + more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the simple syrup by boiling water with agave or honey in a small pot until dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with 1 to 2 cups of ice, then add blood orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and simple syrup. Adjust sweetness with more simple syrup if desired.
- Shake well to mix all ingredients together.
- Pour over ice and garnish with fresh blood orange slices and a salted rim.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by adding more simple syrup to taste.
For a colorful touch, garnish with blood orange slices or lime wedges.
This cocktail can be prepared in larger batches for parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg