Serve up the best blood orange margaritas! This delicious cocktail is bright, bold, and fun for entertaining guests. Made with freshly squeezed blood orange and lime juices, this margarita will have you hooked from the beginning. Serve a single drink or make a large batch for your next dinner party!

If you are a lover of a classic margarita, it’s time to step outside your comfort zone and try this winter cocktail that has a citrus kick to it.

What is in a blood orange margarita?

A blood orange margarita is made with only five simple ingredients: Blood orange juice, lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, and sea salt for garnishing. Blood oranges are often sweeter and less tart than other oranges. They are only in season December – April/May.

How to make a blood orange margarita

This is one of the easiest cocktails you can make! This recipe only makes one delicious margarita filled with fresh ingredients. Keep reading to find out how to make it in minutes.

Ingredients & Supplies

• 1.5 oz silver tequila (3 tablespoons or 45 ml)
• ¾  oz orange liqueur (1 ½ tablespoon or 22.5 ml) (Grand Marnier or Cointreau works nicely)
• 2 oz fresh-squeezed blood orange juice (4 tablespoons or 60 ml)
• 1 oz fresh-squeezed lime juice (2 tablespoons or 30 ml)
• Flakey sea salt (for glass rim)
• Blood orange (sliced for garnish)
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Best Tequila to Use for Blood Orange Margaritas

There are a variety of different tequila flavors that would work well with this recipe. That said, it comes down to a person’s preference. Here are a few tips for selecting the best:

• Silver tequila or tequila blanco pairs well with blood orange margaritas. They are both milder in taste and don’t have an intense kick to them. Tequila blance tends to blend well with other ingredients.
• Most traditional margaritas are made with silver tequila. Consider using a reposado tequila to boast flavor.

Directions

1. Place sea salt on a plate forming an even layer just slightly larger than your glass. Run a slice of blood orange or lime around the rim of the glass. Dip the glass in the salt to coat the rim to create a beautiful look.

2. Juice the limes and oranges by using a lime squeezer.
3. Fill a cocktail shaker ½ way with ice. Add tequila, orange liqueur, blood orange and lime juice over ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 30 seconds.

4. Fill the salt-rimmed glass with ice and strain shaken margarita over top. If desired, garnish with a slice of blood orange.

Recipe FAQs

When is blood orange season?

Blood orange season is typically December to May. Blood oranges are a rich source of fiber and provide a healthy dose of Vitamin C.

How to make a pitcher of blood orange margaritas

Margaritas are meant to be shared! I would serve these at any dinner party, especially a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Simply increase the blood orange juice amount by 8 servings:

• 2 cups of blood orange juice
• 1 cup lime juice
• 6 oz orange liqueur
• 1 1/2 cups tequila

If serving in a pitcher, stir the ingredients together instead of using a cocktail shaker. Serve within 24 hours. Pour over ice and garnish as the recipe indicates above.

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