Blood Orange Margaritas

These blood orange margaritas are one of my favorite cocktails to make in the winter. The deep ruby color is gorgeous, and I love the hint of raspberry flavor in the fruit. Blood oranges are in season during the winter months, and this refreshing drink will help transport you to a warmer climate. This drink is equally as delicious without the tequila too. For a mocktail, substitute non-alcoholic tequila or club soda for the tequila. To adapt for vegan substitute agave for the honey in the syrup.

Blood Orange Margaritas

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• Total Time: 23 minutes
• Yield: 4 Margaritas 1x

Ingredients

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For the Orange Honey Syrup

1 blood orange

1 cup honey

1/2 cup water

For the Margaritas

8 ounces blood orange juice ( about 3-4 oranges )

4 ounces lime juice ( about 3 limes )

8 ounces tequila

4 ounces orange honey syrup

Sea salt

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Instructions

1. Peel the blood orange and cut the flesh into 8 pieces.
2. Place the peel, orange, honey and water in a small saucepan.
3. Bring to a simmer and let cook for 3 minutes.
4. Remove from the heat and let sit for 3 minutes.
5. Strain the mixture into a glass jar or container to cool.
6. Reserve the orange peels and use as a garnish if desired.
7. Juice the blood oranges and the limes.
8. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
9. Add 2 ounces blood orange juice, 1 ounce lime juice, 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce orange honey syrup and a pinch of salt and shake well.
10. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. 

• Author: Emily Maxson
• Prep Time: 20
• Cook Time: 3