Blood Orange Margarita Recipe
Comes with a blood orange shrub made from scratch.
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Ingredients
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Blood Orange Shrub
Margarita
Method
Blood Orange Shrub
- 1
Prepare the Blood Oranges
Juice the blood oranges until you have 4 cups of juice. Strain the juice to remove any seeds and pulp.
- 2
Make the Shrub
In a medium saucepan, combine the blood orange juice, sugar, and apple cider vinegar. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar has completely dissolved.
- 3
Cool and Store Shrub
Once the mixture is combined, remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature. Pour the shrub into a clean bottle or jar and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before using.
Margarita
- 4
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, blood orange shrub, fresh lime juice, and triple sec. Add ice cubes to fill the shaker halfway.
- 6
Shake the Margarita
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- 7
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a slice of blood orange.
