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Spicy Blood Orange Margarita

Spicy Blood Orange Margarita

The Spicy Blood Orange Margarita is a refreshing cocktail with a tartness of blood orange and a spicy kick from jalapeño slices.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces of tequila
  • 1 ounce of freshly squeezed blood orange juice
  • 1 ounce of lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce of triple sec
  • 1/2 ounce of agave syrup
  • 1-2 slices of fresh jalapeño
  • Salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice
  • Blood orange and lime slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Start by rimming your glass with salt. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim and then dip it in salt.
  2. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the jalapeño slices to release their flavours. Adjust the number of slices based on your spice preference.
  3. Add the tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, and agave syrup to the shaker.
  4. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15-20 seconds.
  5. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  6. Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a wedge of lime for an extra touch of elegance.