Blood Orange Margarita for Winter
A bold and seasonal blood orange margarita made with fresh winter citrus, tequila, and lime juice. Deep ruby color, bright flavor, and perfect for cozy cold evenings.
Servings: 1
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
- measuring tool
- Rocks glass
- Citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (silver or reposado)
- 1 oz fresh blood orange juice
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz triple sec or orange liqueur
- ½ oz simple syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip rim into coarse salt or sugar if desired.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup (if using).
- Shake firmly for 15 seconds until chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly squeezed blood orange and lime juice for best flavor.
- Start without simple syrup and adjust sweetness after tasting.
- For a spicy twist, add a thin jalapeño slice while shaking.
- For a winter herbal version, lightly muddle rosemary before shaking.
- Chill your glass beforehand to keep the cocktail crisp longer.