Smoky Blood Orange Margarita

This refreshing Blood Orange Margarita with an optional smoky salted rim is a delightful blend of sweet and tart citrus flavors. The addition of smoked paprika to the salted rim adds a unique twist to this classic cocktail, making it a perfect choice for any occasion.

Smoky Blood Orange Margarita

A sweet and tart blood orange margarita with a smoky salted rim for a unique flavor experience.

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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
  • *optional: 1/2 oz simple syrup*
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Spanish smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp sugar
  • 1 lime wedge

Instructions

  1. Mix salt, sugar, and paprika together and spread on a small plate for the salt rim.
  2. Moisten the edge of a glass with a lime wedge, then dip the edge into the salt mixture.
  3. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all the ingredients for the blood orange margarita.
  4. Shake until fully mixed, then pour into the glass. Serve without ice or over ice as preferred.