Blood Orange Margarita
Blood Orange Margaritas are an easy cocktails to mix by the glass or pitcher for a refreshing and delicious drink. Great for cocktail parties or serve them up alongside your favorite Mexican dishes.
Pineapple Margaritas have been my go-to party cocktails for all of our gatherings with friends and family. We also love these Frozen Peach Margaritas or Blueberry Margaritas for a quick and easy drink.
Blood Orange Margarita ~ Easy Tequila Cocktail
Blood Oranges are citrus fruit that looks similar to a classic orange on the outside with a deep red fruit and juice. They are generally sweeter with floral or raspberry accents to the taste. They are perfect to add to salads or mix into cocktails for a stunning presentation.
Ingredients Needed:
- Ice ~ Crushed
- Blood Oranges ~ or Blood Orange Juice
- Fresh Limes ~ or Lime Juice
- Tequila ~ We used Jose Cuervo, use your favorite.
- Triple Sec ~ Orange liqueur.
- Honey ~ For garnish.
- Flake Salt ~ For garnish.
How to Make Blood Orange Margaritas:
- Slice blood oranges and limes in half.
- Juice the blood oranges and limes.
- Add Ice to a cocktail shaker.
- Use a cocktail jigger to measure and add tequila.
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- Add triple sec to the shaker.
- Pour in blood orange juice.
- Next, add the lime juice.
- Cover and shake vigorously.
- Rub honey around the rim of the glasses.
- Sprinkle flake salt onto a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the salt.
- Fill glasses with crushed ice.
- Fill with blood orange margaritas.
- Garnish with slices of blood orange or limes if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- Yield: 2 Cocktails
- Pitcher: Multiply recipe by 4. Pour ingredients into a pitcher, stir well. Serve over crushed ice.
- Make Ahead: Margaritas can be made up to a day in advance, store in refrigerator, mix well before serving. Freeze up to 3 months in a zip top freezer bag. Thaw in refrigerator or serve frozen.
A pitcher of Blood Orange Margaritas is perfect to serve up with your favorite chips and homemade salsa for a last minute get together with friends.
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More Easy Margarita Recipes to Try:
- Easy Blackberry Margaritas
- Strawberry Margarita
- Classic Margaritas
- Pomegranate Margaritas
- Coconut Margaritas (White Christmas Margaritas)
If you are looking for a new tequila cocktail to try, these Blood Orange Margaritas are truly refreshing and delicious. A simple cocktail to serve by the glass or by the pitcher.
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Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients
- Ice
- 4 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce triple sec
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 tablespoon flake salt
- slices of blood orange or limes for garnish
Instructions
- Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
- Slice blood oranges and limes in half.
- Juice the blood oranges and limes.
- Use a cocktail jigger to measure and add tequila.
- Add triple sec to the shaker.
- Pour in blood orange juice.
- Next, add the lime juice.
- Cover and shake vigorously.
- Rub honey around the rim of the glasses.
- Sprinkle flake salt onto a small plate. Dip the rim of the glass into the salt.
- Fill glasses with crushed ice.
- Strain blood orange margaritas over ice.
- Garnish with sliced orange or limes if desired.