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    Blood Orange Margarita

    Published: Jan 30, 2020 · Modified: Sep 15, 2020 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links

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    Looking for a fun and festive drink to enjoy this Cinco de Mayo? Look no further than this gorgeous blood orange margarita! This delicious cocktail is perfect for celebrating with friends and family. Plus, it's easy to make with simple ingredients. So get ready to sip on some refreshing goodness this holiday season!

    Do you love the tart juicy taste of a blood orange? Then you'll love this delicious blood orange margarita with the sweet flavor of the oranges. It's perfect for warm-weather get-togethers with friends. Give it a try!

    It's the perfect time of year for a refreshing drink with a gorgeous color, and this Blood Orange Margarita Recipe is just that. It's easy to make using ingredients that are available now, so whip one up anytime you want to celebrate!

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    • Types of blood oranges
    • Ingredients
    • Equipment
    • How to make a Blood Orange Margarita
    • What is the best tequila for this cocktail?
    • Substitutions
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    • Blood Orange Margarita

    I managed to find a bag of local Arizona blood oranges for two dollars, certified organic! I love blood oranges so much that l long for them when the season is past due. There is something about their amazing fragrance and taste. The flavor has a hint of raspberry, and they are deliciously sweet.

    Types of blood oranges

    My favorite types of oranges are beautiful blood oranges, and my favorite type of blood orange is Sanguinelli, which is native to Spain. The outside of this gorgeous orange has red streaks, hinting at the rosiness within. The inside of the oranges is a beautiful rose color, almost magenta, that is lovely in drinks after being juiced.

    Other varieties of blood orange are the Moro blood orange, which is native to Sicily, and the Tarocco, which is native to Italy. The Moro is not as sweet as the Sanguinelli, and the Tarocco is a bit sweeter than the Moro variety.

    Ingredients

    It's easy to make this great cocktail for the tequila lover with fresh ingredients:

    • Blanco tequila or reposado tequila.
    • Fresh blood oranges - use fresh-squeezed blood orange juice or juice from regular oranges.
    • Fresh lime juice - for tartness
    • Pomegranate molasses - all natural and 100% pomegranate juice, which gives it just the right amount of sweetness.
    • Salt for the rim of the glass

    Equipment

    Here is what you need to make this blood orange margaritas recipe:

    • cocktail glasses
    • a cocktail shaker
    • ice
    • cutting board
    • chef's knife
    • citrus squeezer

    How to make a Blood Orange Margarita

    • Cut a lime in half, and rub the edge of each glass with lime before gently rolling the edge in Himalayan fine sea salt. You can place the salt in a thin layer on a flat plate and hold your glass upside down lightly to press it into the salt.
    • Chill the glasses in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    • While the glasses are chilling, place a cup of ice in a cocktail shaker.
    • Add the tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and pomegranate molasses.
    • Shake the mixture vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds and pour it in the prepared glasses.
    • Garnish the rim of your margarita glass with an orange slice, a lime slice, or orange wedge.

    What is the best tequila for this cocktail?

    I made this delicious margarita recipe using Blanco tequila which is not typically aged. If you don't already have a favorite tequila to use for making margaritas, you might find this article helpful, as I did.

    After reading it, I settled on purchasing one of the brands mentioned. My local grocery store had one bottle left sitting on the shelf. It was meant to be!

    You can also use reposado tequila, aged in oak barrels from two months up to nearly a year.

    I don't recommend using gold tequila (unaged tequila mixed with additives such as caramel) or añejo tequila aged in sealed oak or Holm barrels for twelve to thirty-six months.

    Substitutions

    Blood oranges are usually in season from December through April.
    If blood oranges are out of season where you live, you can use a standard orange such as Cara Cara orange, Navel orange, or Valencia orange. Make fresh orange juice!

    Pomegranate molasses - use simple syrup instead; it's easy to make it. Or add agave nectar.

    More cocktail recipes

    • Meyer Lemon French 75
    • Tamarind Margarita Recipe
    • Classic Sidecar Cocktail
    • Blood Orange French 75

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    Blood Orange Margarita

    Emily Miller
    Looking for a refreshing drink to cool down with this summer? Look no further than these delicious blood orange margaritas! With the sweet and tart flavor of blood oranges, these drinks are perfect for warm-weather get-togethers.
    5 from 19 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Chilling time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 people
    Calories 177 kcal

    Equipment

    • cocktail shaker
    • citrus squeezer
    • chef's knife
    • cutting board
    • cocktail glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 oz Blanco tequila or reposado tequila
    • 4 oz blood orange juice fresh-squeezed, or fresh oranges
    • 2 oz lime juice fresh-squeezed
    • 2 teaspoons pomegranate molasses or simple syrup
    • slice of blood orange for garnish, or lime slice

    Instructions
     

    • Rub the edge of each glass with lime before gently rolling the edge in Himalayan fine sea salt.
    • Chill the glasses in the fridge for 15 minutes.
    • While the glasses are chilling, place a cup of ice in a cocktail shaker.
    • Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and pomegranate molasses.
    • Shake vigorously for 10 to 20 seconds and pour it in the chilled coupes or margarita glasses. Garnish with a slice of blood orange or lime slice if desired.

    Notes

    Feel free to use navel or Cara Cara oranges if you don't have blood oranges.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1glassCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 11.55gProtein: 0.63gFat: 0.02gSodium: 8.67mgPotassium: 121.53mgSugar: 7.88gVitamin C: 34.58mgCalcium: 15.9mg
    Keyword blood orange, cocktail, pomegranate molasses, tequila, winter
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    1. Kayla DiMaggio

      October 07, 2021 at 10:41 am

      5 stars
      Yum! I feel like blood oranges really don't get their due. They are amazing in so many things! I was so in love with this margarita, I will have to stop myself from making it every day after a long workday! Lol!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 07, 2021 at 11:48 am

        Thank you for your review, Kayla! I agree, blood oranges are amazing! It's that time of year to start making this margarita again 😉

        Reply
    2. Choclette

      October 07, 2021 at 11:55 am

      5 stars
      Blood oranges are just brilliant. Always look forward to the season starting. I'm raising up a glass of your margarita. Cheers. Love the addition of pomegranate molasses.

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 07, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Thank you so much, Choclette! It's that time of year I'm looking forward to making this again! Cheers!

        Reply
    3. Shilpa

      October 07, 2021 at 2:06 pm

      5 stars
      This blood orange margarita is just perfect after a long day.. thanks for sharing

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 07, 2021 at 3:08 pm

        Thank you so much for your review, Shilpa! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    4. NATALIA

      October 07, 2021 at 2:10 pm

      5 stars
      This drink is gorgeous!! I had no idea what pomegranate molasses were before I saw your recipe, and now I can’t wait to find it and make this drink!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 07, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Thank you much, Natalia, I hope you enjoy it! Cheers!

        Reply
    5. Andrea White

      October 07, 2021 at 5:07 pm

      5 stars
      What a fun drink! Can't wait to try it out!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 07, 2021 at 7:32 pm

        Thanks so much, Andrea! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    6. Anaiah

      October 07, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! Such a perfect combination of flavors. I love the addition of the pomegranate molasses. It gives this drink so much more depth!

      Reply
      • Emily

        October 07, 2021 at 7:33 pm

        Thank you for your comment, Anaiah! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!

        Reply
    7. Tayler Ross

      April 12, 2022 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      We had taco night last night and I made these to go with- they were incredible!! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 12, 2022 at 11:39 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed them! Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, Tayler - it means a lot!

        Reply
    8. Vicky

      April 12, 2022 at 11:47 am

      5 stars
      Who needs to go out for margaritas when you can make this at home? I love that it uses blood oranges which are in season right now. The perfect drink for spring and summer!

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 12, 2022 at 12:26 pm

        Thank you for your review, Vicky! I'm so glad to hear that you liked the recipe. We love using seasonal ingredients because they are fresher, more flavorful, and often less expensive!

        Reply
    9. Carrie Robinson

      April 12, 2022 at 12:52 pm

      5 stars
      I just love blood orange in cocktails! I will have to try this margarita recipe this weekend. 🙂

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 13, 2022 at 8:35 am

        Hi Carrie, it sounds like you're looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy this weekend. I'm glad our recipe caught your eye!

        Reply
    10. Sharon

      April 12, 2022 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love fresh blood oranges so when you mix it with a nice shot of tequila I know I'm in for a treat!

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 12, 2022 at 1:31 pm

        Thank you for taking the time to review this recipe, Sharon!

        Reply
    11. Rachel

      April 12, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      Love blood oranges and this margarita does not disappoint! It's so delicious and refreshing!

      Reply
      • Emily

        April 12, 2022 at 1:32 pm

        Thank you so much for sharing your review of our Blood Orange Margarita! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed it!

        Reply

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