Blood Orange Fiesta Margarita

Blood Orange Fiesta Margarita is a vibrant and invigorating cocktail featuring freshly squeezed blood orange juice, zesty lime juice, Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, and a hint of simple syrup. This festive red drink is perfect for celebrating Valentine's Day or Cinco De Mayo.

Blood Orange Fiesta Margarita

A refreshing and citrusy cocktail with blood orange juice, lime juice, Tequila Blanco, and Cointreau, perfect for any celebration!

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 oz blood orange juice
  • 3/4 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz Cointreau (or Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco (or Reposado)
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup
  • Water
  • Lime or orange wedge
  • Agave (to wet the rim of the glass)
  • Margarita salt (or Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt for salting the rim)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the glass rim by applying agave syrup and dipping it into margarita salt until the rim is coated.
  2. In a shaker or mixing glass, mix the blood orange juice, lime juice, Cointreau, Tequila, and simple syrup thoroughly.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and pour the blood orange margarita over the ice.
  4. Serve with a wedge or round of blood orange for decoration.