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Orange Vanilla Bean Margaritas
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Orange Vanilla Bean Margaritas

Our refreshing ORANGE VANILLA BEAN MARGARITAS are the perfect mix of sweet and tart flavors!

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 2 Drinks
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

Orange Vanilla Bean Margaritas
  • 4 ounces tequila gold or silver – your choice!
  • ½ cup orange juice fresh squeezed
  • 3 Tbsp lime fresh squeezed juice
  • 1.5 oz Grand Marnier
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp simple syrup recipe below, vanilla bean flavored
  • orange optional, wedges for garnish
  • lime optional, wedges for garnish
  • salt for garnish (optional, margarita salt or coarse salt
Vanilla Bean Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 vanilla bean cut in half lengthwise

Instructions

To Make Simple Syrup
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  1. In a medium size saucepan combine sugar and water. Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add seeds and pods to the sugar water. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cover for 20-25 minutes to steep vanilla bean and cool.
  2. Remove vanilla bean pods from saucepan and discard. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
To Make Margaritas
  1. To prepare glasses (optional): Moisten the outside rim of each glass with a lime wedge. Dab the rim into salt, while turning to coat outer edge. Fill each glass with ice.
  2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in tequila, orange juice, lime juice, Grand Marnier, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean simple syrup. Shake to combine and chill. Strain into prepared glasses and garnish with an orange and lime wedge.