Blood Orange Margaritas

Brighten your cocktail game with these vibrant and tangy Blood Orange Margaritas, a citrusy twist on the classic margarita that's as stunning as it is refreshing. Made with freshly squeezed blood orange juice, smooth silver or reposado tequila, and a splash of orange liqueur, this cocktail delivers a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and boozy. A touch of agave syrup adds natural sweetness, while fresh lime juice enhances the zesty citrus profile. The striking ruby-red hue makes these margaritas a showstopper, ideal for happy hours, brunches, or festive gatherings. Serve them in salt-rimmed glasses with a garnish of blood orange slices and lime wedges for a cocktail that's not only delicious but also Instagram-worthy. Ready in just 10 minutes, this refreshing two-serving recipe is a must-try for margarita lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Blood orange juice
• 4 ounces Tequila (silver or reposado)
• 2 ounces Triple sec (or orange liqueur)
• 1 ounce Fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce Agave syrup (or simple syrup)
• 2 cups Ice
• 2 tablespoons Kosher salt or coarse sea salt (for rimming glasses)
• 2 slices Blood orange slices (for garnish)
• 2 wedges Lime wedges (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare your glasses by running a lime wedge around the rim of each glass. Dip the rims into a shallow plate of kosher salt to coat. Set the glasses aside.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine the blood orange juice, tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup.

Step 3

Add ice to the shaker and secure the lid. Shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.

Step 4

Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice cubes.

Step 5

Strain the margarita mixture from the shaker into the glasses, dividing it evenly between the two servings.

Step 6

Garnish each glass with a blood orange slice and a lime wedge.

Step 7

Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh Blood Orange Margaritas!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	781 grams (781.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	669

Total Fat 0.60g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 13249mg	576%
Total Carbohydrate 74.90g	27%
Dietary Fiber 3.10g	11%
Total Sugars 63.50g
Protein 2.10g	4%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 71mg	5%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 607mg	13%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 1.7%

Protein: 2.7%

Carbs: 95.6%