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Margarita with Blood Orange Juice


Ingredients:

  • 2 oz fresh blood orange juice
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1 oz agave nectar or simple syrup
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur (optional, for a hint of flavor)
  • Salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice

Equipment:

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Rim the Glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to create a salted rim.
  2. Combine Ingredients:
    • If using orange liqueur, add it to the cocktail shaker along with the blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave nectar.
    • If omitting liqueur, combine blood orange juice, lime juice, and agave nectar in the shaker.
  3. Shake: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.
  4. Strain: Strain the mixture into the salted glass filled with fresh ice.
  5. Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge.

Tips & Variations:

  • Adjust sweetness: Taste the margarita and adjust the amount of agave nectar to your preference.
  • Add a touch of spice: Add a pinch of chili powder to the salt for a spicy kick.
  • Make it bubbly: Top the margarita with a splash of sparkling water or soda.
  • Use fresh ingredients: For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed blood orange juice and lime juice.

Enjoy ..

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