Modern Classic

Blood Orange Margarita

Name: Blood Orange Margarita
Yield: 1 cocktail
Ingredients: 60 ml Tequila blanco; 30 ml Blood orange juice; 15 ml Lime juice; 22.5 ml Triple sec; 10 ml Agave syrup

Served in an old-fashioned glass

Ingredients

60 ml Tequila blanco
30 ml Blood orange juice
15 ml Lime juice
22.5 ml Triple sec
10 ml Agave syrup

Preparation

Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Garnish

Blood orange wheel

Origin story

The Blood Orange Margarita is a modern twist on the classic margarita, gaining popularity as blood oranges became more widely available. This vibrant cocktail celebrates the citrus flavors that are a hallmark of Mexican cuisine.