Oh My WORD! This beautiful blood orange margarita recipe is so delicious! The luscious vibrant taste of the fresh blood orange juice melds perfectly with the premium tequila and Cointreau.
Why does this margarita stand out?
There is something about using premium ingredients in a margarita. Some people say you can’t tell, but I’m here to tell you that you can. My sister was over one night and I made her my signature Cadillac margarita. I had run out of my usual Patron silver tequila, so I used another brand.
My sister said, “This tastes funny.”
See? She could tell and you could too.
Is there another reason?
The fresh blood orange juice is not only absolutely delicious and vibrant, but the juice is naturally beautiful and which translates to a gorgeous cocktail.
Tips on making the Blood Orange Margarita:
- Buy 5 or more blood oranges, it’s surprising how little juice you get out of them
- When juicing the blood oranges, wear an apron as this juice will stain light colored clothing
- As stated above, use premium ingredients
- Wet the rim of the glasses with a little simple syrup
- Use kosher salt to rim the glasses
- Use glasses that please you. I used my thick double old fashioned glasses
- The blood orange juice is sweet, but if you like a sweet margarita, you could add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup. But make it without first and sip it, and if you want it sweeter, add it!
How to mix the Blood Orange Margarita:
Fill your cocktail shaker halfway with ice and gather your glasses. After measuring out the ingredients, pour into the cocktail shaker.
Process shots for the BOM:
- Tequila, Cointreau, and the juice of some blood oranges
- 4 ounces of tequila
- 2 ounces Cointreau
- 7 ounces fresh blood orange juice
- Cocktail shaker with all the ingredients in it
Now it is time to deal with the glasses.
I get a little plate and put some kosher salt on it. I wet the rim of the glass with a little simple syrup.
I then place the glass on the plate, making sure the salt sticks to the rim. I shake it upside down so any excess is removed and turn it right side up. (This is an old photo.)
I cap the shaker, shake it for 30 seconds and pour the contents between the two glasses. I’m careful not to pour the liquid over the salted rims as I don’t want the blood orange margarita to get salty.
I ease a few slices of blood orange into the glasses.
Per-FECT-o!
Here’s another shot, taken from a different angle.
Other popular margaritas on Dishes Delish:
I hope you enjoyed this blood orange margarita recipe. It truly is a fruity and delicious cocktail. I hope you try it!
Leave me a comment. What is your favorite margarita?
And as always, may all your dishes be delish!
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- 4 ounces tequila I used Patron Silver
- 2 ounces Cointreau or triple sec
- 7 ounces of freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- double old fashioned glass or
- margarita glasses
- 2 slices blood orange
- cocktail shaker
Fill a cocktail shaker 3/4 way with ice
Add tequila, Cointreau and blood orange juice.
- Cap shaker
- Place kosher salt on a plate
- Wet rim of high ball glass or margarita glass
- Place on salted plate
- Shake off excess salt and place glass right side up
Shake the shaker for 15 seconds, vigorously
Pour contents in glasses, being careful to not pour it on salt
Ease an orange slice into each blood orange margarita. Let it peek out
- Admire the colors
- Sip
- Smile
- Enjoy
Try it first without the simple syrup to see if it is sweet enough. If you like a sweeter cocktail, add the .25 ounce of simple syrup to each cocktail.
This is a redo of my original post that was published February of 2016.
Those were quite the unforgettable margaritas that we had in Maine, this one looks almost as good.
Just kidding…..this one looks amazing, I’m suddenly a little thirsty.
Devon,
Hehe. Thanks. I don’t think I could actually drink a margarita like the one that girl made us in Maine again. Even to spare her feelings.
Elaine
Such a gorgeous color! Love it!
Thank you Kitty!
I love blood oranges and margaritas so I’ll be trying this soon!
Thanks Joyce! They are so good!
yesss! loving blood oranges at the moment AND loving margaritas! perfect for cinco de mayo!!
Thanks Georgie! I’m going to be sad when blood oranges go out of season!
I love this series of shots,Elaine! gorgeous! You better be careful telling people you drove slowly, LOL! I wonder if there is a statute of limitation on DUI? đŸ™‚
Hehe Beth, I don’t think so! Thank you so much!
You always make the most beautiful drinks. I can just imagine how good these taste too!
Thanks so much Carlee! I appreciate it!
Yes Please! Blood Orange Margaritas sound amazing. My husband loves to make margaritas I am going to pass this recipe along to him so he can make them this weekend! pinning!
Thanks so much Juli! I hope you enjoy them!
Your drinks are always FIRE! One of these days I hope we get to share one of your creations together. This one looks amazing, and I’m praying my grocery store has blood oranges in stock this week. đŸ™‚
Aww thanks Teri! That would be fun, wouldn’t it? I hope they do too. I saw them this morning when I went to the store and almost bought some so I could make these again.
Well, you know how I feel about blood oranges…and that silver Patron bottle is always so beautiful! I’m pinning these to my holiday board right now. Can’t wait to try them sometime. Thanks for the recipe inspiration!
Thanks so much Tracy!!
Hey Elaine!
After teaching 7 year olds all week, I am tempted to make a pit stop on the way home to buy the ingredients for this delicious drink! Have a great weekend! Cheers!
P.S. I love your photos! đŸ™‚
Thanks Jane!! It’s a fun drink! I can only imagine that teaching is sometimes rewarding and sometimes difficult and admire the profession!!
Cheers! These look amazing!
Thanks so much Karly!! I appreciate it!
Another margarita for the books. Beautiful. Flavorful. Colorful. Go margarita!
Thanks Christopher!
This is like health food! Think of all the vitamin C!!! Perfect photos as usual, Elaine!
Lol! Yes, Vitamin C is essential. One a week. And thank you Binky!