Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients
For the Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
- 6 fluid ounces blanco tequila
- 4 fluid ounces fresh blood orange juice
- 2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar, or to taste
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups ice
For the Spicy Salt Rim
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, wedge, for rimming
Instructions
- 1
On a small plate, combine the kosher salt and chili powder. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass, then dip the rim into the salt mixture to create a spicy salt rim. Set glasses aside.
⏱️ 3 min
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, add the thinly sliced jalapeño (reserving a few slices for garnish). Gently muddle the jalapeño to release its oils and heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the blanco tequila, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker with the muddled jalapeño.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Fill the shaker with ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glasses filled with fresh ice. Be careful not to disturb the salt rim.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Garnish each margarita with a fresh slice of blood orange and a reserved jalapeño slice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients
For the Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
- 6 fluid ounces blanco tequila
- 4 fluid ounces fresh blood orange juice
- 2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar, or to taste
- 1/2 jalapeño, thinly sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 2 cups ice
For the Spicy Salt Rim
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 lime, wedge, for rimming
Instructions
- 1
On a small plate, combine the kosher salt and chili powder. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each margarita glass, then dip the rim into the salt mixture to create a spicy salt rim. Set glasses aside.
⏱️ 3 min - 2
In a cocktail shaker, add the thinly sliced jalapeño (reserving a few slices for garnish). Gently muddle the jalapeño to release its oils and heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the blanco tequila, fresh blood orange juice, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar to the shaker with the muddled jalapeño.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Fill the shaker with ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glasses filled with fresh ice. Be careful not to disturb the salt rim.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Garnish each margarita with a fresh slice of blood orange and a reserved jalapeño slice. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min