Blood orange margaritas are a fantastic way to celebrate summer or Cinco de Mayo.
As noted in a recent recipe, blood oranges are tart, tasty, and visually stunning. While supermarkets may offer these fruits imported from afar, they often lack freshness. It's best to source them from local farmers markets. If you're in a warm climate, consider planting your own tree. For smaller spaces, a dwarf variety in a pot works well. Citrus is ready to harvest when the peel has a hint of red, resembling a rust dusting.
Keep reading for the recipe, and click here for a summer menu that's perfect for entertaining.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
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Ingredients
Ingredients:
4 ounces (½ cup) tequila
2 ounces (¼ cup) fresh blood orange juice (from 1 orange)
1½ ounces (3 tablespoons) Cointreau
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) fresh lime juice (from 1 to 2 limes)
1 lime wedge for rimming
Flaky sea salt for rimming
2 blood orange wheels for garnish
Directions
Combine tequila, blood orange juice, Cointreau, and lime juice in a small pitcher or measuring cup. You can prepare this mix ahead of time and chill for up to 2 hours.
- Moisten the rim of two short glasses with a lime wedge, then dip them in a plate of sea salt. Fill the glasses with ice, add blood orange wheels, and pour in the margarita mix.
Recipe inspired by culinary works featuring tropical ingredients. Image credit: Gemma and Andrew Ingalls.
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