Stunning Spicy Blood Orange Margarita: 1 Secret Heat Tip
Make this Spicy Blood Orange Margarita for a bold and bright cocktail experience. The combination of tart blood orange and a gentle kick of spice makes this drink perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces Tequila Blanco
- 1 ounce Fresh Blood Orange Juice
- 0.75 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.5 ounce Orange Liqueur
- 0.25 ounce Simple Syrup (or to taste)
- 1-2 thin slices Jalapeño (or to taste)
- Salt or Tajín for rimming (optional)
- Blood Orange Wheel, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your glass by moistening the rim with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into salt or Tajín, if using.
- Place the jalapeño slices in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
- Add the tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice.
- Seal the shaker tightly and shake well until thoroughly chilled.
- Double strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a blood orange wheel. Enjoy your drink!
Notes
- Taste your blood oranges; if they are very sweet, reduce the simple syrup slightly.
- If you prefer less heat, muddle the jalapeño gently or use only one thin slice.
- You can substitute high-quality reposado tequila for a slightly richer flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 10g
- Sodium: Variable (depends on rim salt)
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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