Just in time for summer, for National Tequila Day, we have something for all you margarita lovers! We know a classic margarita is always great, but how about stepping outside of your comfort zone with this one. Try out this delicious Blood Orange Margarita from Food and Wine!
Total time: 40 minutes
Yield: 12 drinks
Ingredients:
- 1 quart fresh blood orange juice or fresh orange juice (about 12 blood oranges or 8 large navel oranges)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice (about 12 limes)
- 1 1/2 cups Cointreau or other triple sec
- 3 1/2 cups silver tequila
- Kosher salt
- 1 blood orange or orange wedge, plus 12 thin blood orange or orange slices
- Ice
- 1 dozen small sage sprigs or leaves
Directions:
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In a large pitcher, mix the blood orange juice with the lime juice, Cointreau and silver tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
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Spread a small mound of salt on a small plate. Moisten the outer rim of 12 martini glasses with the orange wedge, then dip the rims into the salt to lightly coat.
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Add ice to the pitcher and stir well, then strain into the prepared glasses. Garnish each margarita with a blood orange slice and a sage sprig and serve.
ENJOY and drink responsibly!