Blood Orange Margarita

Difford's Guide
Discerning Drinkers (151 ratings)

Serve in an

Old-fashioned glass

Read about cocktail measures and measuring.

How to make:

  1. Select and pre-chill an Old-fashioned glass.
  2. Prepare garnish of half salt rim and blood orange slice.
  3. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  4. STRAIN into ice-filled glass.

Strength & taste guide:


Review:

Notes of tequila, orangey triple sec, bittersweet liqueur, blood orange and lime juice all sit in perfect kilter in this tasty riff on the classic Margarita.

History:

Adapted from a recipe created in 2000 by Ben Davidson in Sydney, Australia.
Margarita cocktail history.

Nutrition:

One serving of Blood Orange Margarita contains 138 calories.

Alcohol content:

  • 1 standard drinks
  • 16.65% alc./vol. (33.3° proof)
  • 14.2 grams of pure alcohol
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