Blood Orange Margarita
This refreshing blood orange margarita recipe comes together with just 5 ingredients and is a gorgeous cocktail to make any time of year!
Servings: 2
Ingredients
Honey Simple Syrup
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Blood Orange Margarita
- 2 oz. honey simple syrup
- 4 oz. blood orange juice ~4-6 medium blood oranges
- 4 oz. high-quality tequila
- 2 oz. lime juice ~6-8 medium limes
- 1-2 cups ice + more for serving
Instructions
- First prepare the honey simple syrup. Add the water, honey, and vanilla to a small pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Turn heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes (stirring periodically). Remove from heat and let cool.
- Next, add 1 to 2 cups of ice to a cocktail shaker and then pour in blood orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and simple syrup. Option to add more simple syrup, depending on your preference.*
- Give the shaker a good shake so that everything gets mixed together.
- Serve over ice with fresh blood orange slices and a salty rim.
Notes
- Blood oranges: be careful when juicing your blood oranges and they tend to be a little messy and might stain your clothes!
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g