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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 for a quick and easy drink.

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Blood Orange Margarita with orange wheel garnish.

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:

Blood oranges and limes on a cutting board.

  • Slice blood oranges and limes in half.

Measuring cups with blood orange juice and lime juice.

  • Juice the blood oranges and limes. 
  • Add Ice to a cocktail shaker.

Pouring tequila into cocktail shaker with copper jigger.

  • Use a cocktail jigger to measure and add tequila.

pouring triple sec into a cocktail shaker.

  • Add triple sec to the shaker.

Pouring blood orange juice into a cocktail shaker.

  • Pour in blood orange juice.

pouring lime juice into cocktail shaker.

  • Next, add the lime juice.

copper cocktail shaker on a board with strainer and glass.

  • Cover and shake vigorously. 

Blood orange margarita with salted rim.

  • 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.

Blood orange margarita with salted rim.

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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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 Margaritas
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4.50 from 2 votes

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.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blood orange cocktails, citrus margaritas, margaritas, orange margaritas, tequila cocktails
Servings: 2 Cocktails
Calories: 219kcal
Author: Milisa

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.

Notes

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Sodium: 3175mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g
    4.50 from 2 votes (2 ratings without comment)

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