Blood Orange Margarita
A vibrant twist on the classic margarita, made with fresh blood orange juice, tequila, lime, and a splash of grenadine for a stunning citrus cocktail that's perfect for happy hour, parties, or date night.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 2 oz 60ml tequila blanco
- 2 oz 60ml fresh blood orange juice
- 1 oz 30ml fresh lime juice
- ½ oz 15ml grenadine
- Ice cubes
- Salt or sugar for rimming the glass (optional)
- Blood orange slice for garnish
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip it into salt or sugar if desired.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine.
- Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until well chilled.
- Fill your serving glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice and lime wedge.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Freshly squeezed blood orange juice will give the best flavour and colour.
- For a sweeter cocktail, add a little extra grenadine.
- For a tart margarita, increase the lime juice slightly.
- Try using a reposado tequila for a richer, more complex flavour.
- Blend with ice for a frozen Blood Orange Margarita.