Blood Orange Margarita

This Blood Orange Margarita is refreshing, delicious, and super easy to make. Everyone will enjoy sipping on this delicious cocktail! 

If you enjoy fruity cocktails, try this Blueberry Margarita or this Peach Strawberry Frosé.

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Blood Orange Margarita Recipe

This blood orange margarita has a delightful citrus flavor, and a pop of beautiful color. It's a delicious twist on the classic margarita!

Blood oranges are usually available in stores from December through April. This may vary according to area. I'm in Florida, and it's pretty easy to find them here.

Ingredients for a Blood Orange Margarita

Ice - We're making an on-the-rocks margarita.

Tequila - It's not a margarita without the tequila.

Blood oranges & Limes - We'll use juice for this cocktail, and wedges for garnish.

Agave nectar - to sweeten the drink.

How to Make a Blood Orange Margarita

Making this margarita is super easy. You only need a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of time.

1. Salt the rim of your glass. Simply run a lime wedge along the edge, then dip the rim in margarita salt.
   
   
2. Put the ice, tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave into a cocktail shaker. Shake well.
3. Add some ice cubes to your glass, and pour the contents of the shaker into the glass. Voilà!

Helpful Tips, Tricks, and Equipment

• Keep your margarita glasses in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Be sure to strain your drink as you pour it into your glass. 
• Recommended equipment: wine glasses | cocktail shaker

More Cocktails 

Quick and easy cocktails is my jam. Check out these spring/summer drinks...

Blueberry Margarita
Blueberry Lemonade Mimosa

Peach Strawberry Frosé

... Or these autumn/winter cocktails.
Drunken Snowman

Caramel Apple Cider Cocktail

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