Smoky Blood Orange Margarita

This Smoky Blood Orange Margarita is a delightful mix of fresh blood orange and lime juices, silver tequila, and Grand Marnier. It offers a delightful balance of sweet and tart flavors, accentuated by a smoky salted rim made with spanish smoked paprika. This refreshing cocktail is perfect for a relaxing evening or a gathering with friends.

Smoky Blood Orange Margarita

A refreshing blood orange margarita with a smoky salted rim for a unique twist.

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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 ingredients for the blood orange margarita.
  4. Shake until fully mixed.
  5. Pour the mixture into the prepared glass. It can be served with or without ice.