Smoky Blood Orange Margarita

This refreshing Smoky Blood Orange Margarita blends the sweet and tart flavors of fresh blood orange juice, lime juice, silver tequila, and Grand Marnier. The optional smoky salted rim, made with a blend of kosher salt, sugar, and Spanish smoked paprika, adds a unique twist to this classic cocktail.

Smoky Blood Orange Margarita

A refreshing and flavorful blood orange margarita with an optional smoky salted rim for an added layer of flavor.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 oz fresh blood orange juice
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz Grand Marnier
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp spanish smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Mix kosher salt, sugar, and paprika on a small plate for the salt rim.
  2. Use a lime wedge to moisten the edge of a glass, then dip the edge into the salt mixture.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine fresh blood orange juice, lime juice, silver tequila, Grand Marnier, and simple syrup (if using). Shake until fully mixed.
  4. Pour the margarita into the prepared glass without ice, or serve over ice if preferred.