5 from 12 votes
Blood Orange Margarita
The Blood Orange Margarita blends tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, and orange liqueur for a vibrant and citrus-forward cocktail. The optional simple syrup adds a touch of sweetness balancing the tartness of the citrus. Served over ice, it offers a refreshing, tangy drink with the distinctive flavor of blood oranges. Rimming the glass and garnishing enhance the presentation for casual or festive settings.
Prep Time
5 mins
Servings:
1
Calories:
193 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ounce tequila
- ½ ounce Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 3 ounces blood orange juice or half plain OJ
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup optional but recommended
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, top with ice then shake.
- Rim you glass if desired, fill the glass with ice then pour your margarita over the top.
- Garnish as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
193kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.03g
(0%)
Sodium
11mg
(0%)
Potassium
217mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
184IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 193
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 193kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Sodium | 11mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 217mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 184IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.