The Perfect Blood Orange Margarita

What is more refreshing than an ice cold margarita? And with citrus being in season right now, why not take advantage?! So, today we're celebrating citrus season with some blood orange margaritas! They have the perfect blend of citrus and tequila, with just the right amount of sweetness. They are the perfect drink for a nighttime cocktail, weekend get-together, or just about any special occasion! 

INGREDIENTS FOR BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITAS

These margaritas are so incredibly delicious, the only thing that makes them even better is that they are SO easy to make. All you need are 4 ingredients to make your soon-to-be favorite winter margarita recipe! So if you're ready to whip up some of these to start your evening off right, here's everything you'll need!

• Fresh blood oranges

• Lobos 1707 Tequila

• Triple sec 

• Lime juice

Other things to make the best margarita:
♦ Agave nectar, for added sweetness
♦ Cocktail shaker + ice, for mixing the cocktail
♦ Salt + blood orange slices, to garnish the glass

MAKING A GREAT MARGARITA

The root of a great margarita starts with a great tequila. These margaritas are made using Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila. Joven comes from premium aged, Blue Weber agave Blanco Tequila that is mixed with a measure of Lobos 1707 Tequila, Reposado. It pairs deliciously with citrus fruits, so I knew the blend with fresh blood orange juice would be irresistible.

You can click this link here to find Lobos 1707 Tequila in a store near you!

HOW TO MAKE BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITAS

This margarita is ridiculously easy to make, and is ready in just minutes! Here are just the three simple steps to throw one together!

• Prep it. Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Combine the blood orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice into the shaker. 

• Shake it! Put the top on the cocktail shaker and shake for roughly 10 seconds until mixed and chilled. Taste, and add agave nectar for added sweetness, if desired, and shake for a few more seconds.

• Serve it! Pour into a glass rimmed with salt. Garnish with extra blood orange or lime slices/edges. Enjoy!

This post is sponsored by Lobos 1707 Tequila. All wording and thoughts are my own. Thank you so much for supporting the brands that help make The Hungry Kitchen possible!

The Perfect Blood Orange Margarita

Servings

1

servings

Prep time

2

minutes

Cooking time

0

minutes

Total time

2

minutes

Ingredients

• 2 ½ oz blood orange juice

• 1 ½ oz Lobos 1707 Joven Tequila

• 1 oz triple sec

• ½ oz lime juice

• Optional

• Agave nectar, to taste

• Blood orange or lime slices, to garnish

Directions

• Line the rim of a margarita or cocktail glass with lime juice or water. Dip the rim of the glass in salt. Set aside.
• Add a handful of ice to a cocktail shaker. Add in blood orange juice, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Add in agave nectar to taste, if desired.
• Put the top on the cocktail shaker, and shake for about 10 seconds until mixed and chilled.
• Pour into the prepared glass. Garnish with sliced blood orange or limes. Enjoy!