When blood orange season rolls around I find myself looking for ways to use their color and flavor in everything and this Blood Orange Margarita is one of my favorites! Blood oranges have a beautiful ruby color and a subtle floral aroma. They’re slightly tart and less sweet than regular oranges. I love pairing them with a pinch of cinnamon to add warmth—it’s chef’s kiss in a glass.
For a dinner party or just because, this is a winner.
And if you want to mix it up, check out my Spicy Mango Margarita, Apple Cider Margarita, and Watermelon Matcha Margarita.
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Notes on Ingredients
- Blood Orange Juice: Freshly squeezed blood oranges give the best flavor, but bottled juice works in a pinch. When you squeeze your juice, make sure to strain it so that it comes through easily in the cokctail shaker. make sure to strain out the pulp from the juice with a fine mesh strainer so it makes for an easy pour for your cocktail shaker.
- Triple Sec Substitute: You can swap it with Cointreau or Grand Marnier for a more refined flavor.
*See recipe card for full list of ingredients and quantities.
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: On one plate, pour 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. On another, mix together the 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of cinnamon. Dip the rim of your glass into the maple syrup, then into the salt mixture to coat.
- Prep the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz tequila, ½ oz triple sec, ½ oz lime juice, 4 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice, a pinch of cinnamon, and ice. Shake well until the ingredients are chilled and mixed.
- Pour and garnish: Pour the mixture into your rimmed glass filled with ice.add a blood orange slice and mint for garnish, and enjoy!
Special tips
- Keep it chilled: A well-chilled margarita makes all the difference. Pop your ingredients and glasses in the fridge ahead of time for the most refreshing sip. But if you don’t have time, no worries the ice will do the job.
- Make it ahead: Want to save time or making it for a dinner party? Mix the margarita base in advance and let it chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve. Check out the recipe card for pitcher-sized quantities!
- Sweeten to your liking: Prefer it on the sweeter side? Add a little extra maple syrup or swap it for honey.
Variations to Try
- Make it spicy: Add few slices of jalapeño to bring some heat to your drink.
- Make it a slushy drink: Blend everything with ice for a slushy, frozen treat that's perfect for warm days.
- Make it a mocktail: Skip the alcohol and swap in sparkling water or a non-alcoholic spirit for a booze-free option.
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Isabelle
Blood Orange Margarita
This Blood Orange Margarita is a vibrant cocktail that’s as beautiful as it is satisfying. Featuring freshly squeezed blood orange juice, this margarita offers a slightly tart and less sweet twist compared to regular oranges. A touch of cinnamon adds warmth and depth, making it a cozy yet refreshing drink. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or just treating yourself, this cocktail is sure to impress.
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Equipment
- Fine mesh strainer (to strain pulp from the blood orange juice)
Ingredients
For 1 cocktail
- ½ oz maple syrup + 1 teaspoon for the glass rim
- 1 teaspoon salt for the glass rims
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon + 1 more pinch for the the glass rim
- 1 oz tequila
- ½ oz triple sec
- ½ oz lime juice
- 4 oz blood orange juice freshly squeezed and strained to remove pulp
- ice
- Mint and blood orange slices for garnish optional
Instructions
- Prepare the rim: On one plate, pour 1 teaspoon of maple syrup. On another, mix together the 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of cinnamon. Dip the rim of your glass into the maple syrup, then into the salt mixture to coat.
- Prep the margarita: In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 oz tequila, ½ oz triple sec, ½ oz lime juice, 4 oz freshly squeezed blood orange juice, a pinch of cinnamon, and ice. Shake well until the ingredients are chilled and mixed.
- Pour and garnish: Pour the mixture into your rimmed glass filled with ice, add a blood orange slice and mint for garnish, and enjoy!
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Recipe Quantities for 1 pitcher (~8 people):
- ½ cup maple syrup + 2 teaspoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons salt (for rimming the glasses)
- ⅛ teaspon of ground cinnamon + ⅛ teaspoon for the glass rim
- 1 cup tequila
- ½ cup triple sec
- ½ cup lime juice
- 4 cups blood orange juice
- Ice
- Mint and blood orange slice for garnish (optional)
- Keep it chilled: A well-chilled margarita makes all the difference. Pop your ingredients and glasses in the fridge ahead of time for the most refreshing sip. But if you don’t have time, no worries the ice will do the job.
- Make it ahead: Want to save time or making it for a dinner party? Mix the margarita base in advance and let it chill in the fridge until you're ready to serve. Check out the recipe card for pitcher-sized quantities!
- Sweeten to your liking: Prefer it on the sweeter side? Add a little extra maple syrup or swap it for honey.
- Make it spicy: Add few slices of jalapeño to bring some heat to your drink.
- Make it a slushy drink: Blend everything with ice for a slushy, frozen treat that's perfect for warm days.
- Make it a mocktail: Skip the alcohol and swap in sparkling water or a non-alcoholic spirit for a booze-free option.
Nutrition
Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2328mg | Potassium: 248mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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