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Marigold Blood Orange Margarita
Tart blood orange juice makes a brilliantly colored cocktail and not to mention very uplifting. For a touch of Dia de los Muertos spirit, spike with marigold infused tequila for an additional layer of flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 248 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 3 blood oranges juiced
- 2 limes juiced
- 4 ounces tequila blanco
- 2 ounces orange liqueur
- ice
- salt for glass rims
- Marigold flowers optional
Instructions
- In a martini shaker add the freshly squeezed juice. Include the tequila, triple sec, and ice. Shake and divide equally between two salt and marigold rimmed margarita glasses.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice.
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Notes
- You can find dried marigold flowers here.
- If you can't find blood oranges substitute with naval oranges.
- Mocktail margarita: Omit tequila and triple sec and top drinks with blood orange soda or sparkling water for some fizz.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1margarita
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
4mg
(0%)
Potassium
104mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
77IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1margarita | |
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 104mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 77IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.