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Blood orange margarita with orange zest sugar rim.

Blood Orange Margarita

Julie Davis
Crisp, bright, and full of sweet and tangy orange flavor, you will LOVE this Blood Orange Margarita! This orange twist on a margarita is refreshing and tart in the best way. The color of the blood orange juice makes it such a pretty cocktail, too!
5 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drink
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 1 Margarita
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 3 ounces blood orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • 1 ounce agave

Citrus Sugar Rim

  • 1 Tablespoon blood orange zest
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions
 

Citrus Sugar Rim

  • On a small plate combine the sugar and zest and use the back of a spoon to smash the zest into the sugar.
  • Swipe the rim of your glass with the juiced oranges to wet it and dip the glass into the citrus sugar mixture.
  • Place a few ice cubes in the glass and then prepare the drink.

Margarita

  • Combine all of the margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 4-5 ice cubes. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
  • Strain the cocktail into your prepared glass and enjoy!

Notes

  • Make a pitcher of 4 drinks: 1 cup tequila, 1 1/4 cups blood orange juice, 1/2 cup Triple Sec, 1/2 cup agave.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of agave to taste!

Nutrition

Serving: 1DrinkCalories: 380kcal
Keyword Blood Orange Margarita
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