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 ..