Glass: Margarita GlassDifficulty: MediumPrep: 10 minGarnish: Blood orange slice and salt rimViews: 1
Description
A vibrant twist on the classic margarita, featuring the sweet and tangy flavors of blood orange juice, perfect for a refreshing cocktail moment.
History
The Blood Orange Margarita combines traditional Mexican margarita elements with the unique sweetness of blood oranges, adding a visually stunning color and rich flavor, which has gained popularity in modern mixology.
Instructions
Step 1.
- Rim the margarita glass with salt by running a blood orange wedge around the rim and dipping it into salt.
Step 2.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the blood orange juice, tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup.
Step 3.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake well until chilled.
Step 4.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice.
Step 5.
- Garnish with a slice of blood orange on the rim.
Ingredients
2 oz Tequila
1.5 oz Blood Orange Juice
1 oz Lime juice
0.5 oz Agave syrup (optional)
1 tbsp Salt — for rimming the glass (optional)
1 slice Blood Orange Slice — for garnish (garnish)