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Whether you are a margarita fan or only slam back a margarita pitcher on Cinco de Mayo, this Blood Orange Margarita recipe is a refreshing twist on classic lime margaritas. They were a huge hit last summer and with it officially being Spring…it’s the perfect delicious drink to please all of the tequila lovers in your life.

For this delicious cocktail, you will some gorgeous blood oranges. We are coming off-peak citrus season (December to April) so this also means that they are quite inexpensive right now at the grocery store. The sweetness of the blood oranges is the perfect balance but isn’t as sweet as a Strawberry Margarita.

Not only are blood oranges make for good margaritas, they work so well in so many great recipes. Here are a few examples how I like using these citrus fruits in other than drink recipes.

Blood Orange Vinaigrette: Perfect for all of your summer salads, this balsamic citrus salad dressing will have your taste buds dancing. With a hint of sweetness, this healthy citrus salad dressing has a little honey to enhance the sweetness of this blood orange recipe.

Blood Orange Yogurt Cake: Not only does this Blood Orange Yogurt Cake taste absolutely delicious, it’s a beautiful cake if you finish it off with a simple glaze and add a little garnish like dried citrus wheels or blood orange segments.

Why you’ll love this blood orange cocktail…

Blood orange season wraps up right around the same time as the winter months, so celebrate the arrival of Spring with a large pitcher of this vibrant blood orange cocktail. The sweet flavour of the citrus juice and the gorgeous red color makes for a great cocktail with a few simple ingredients.

If you like the sound of this drink, check out these quick and simple cocktail recipes…

• Easy Rum and Grapefruit Cocktail

• Apple, Gin and Pear Cocktail

• Tequila Lime Spritz

What you’ll need to make this Blood Orange Margarita recipe…

• 2 oz of fresh blood orange juice, about 2 blood oranges

• fresh lime juice from a 1/2 lime

• 1 1/2 oz of your favorite tequila

• 1 oz of Cointreau, or any other orange liqueur

• 1/4 tbsp of honey

• dash of bitters

• kosher salt or sea salt

• ice

How to make this easy cocktail…

1. Salt rim your cocktail glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the outer rim of the glass. Then dip glass upside down in some salt.

2. Place ice, along with the other ingredients of your cocktail into a cocktail shaker. Shake for about 20 seconds.

3. Pour into the prepared glasses, filled with additional ice.

4. Garnish with a blood orange slice, orange wedge or lime (optional)

FAQ’s and variations…

• Can I use any type of tequila in this recipe? I suggest using Blanco tequila, silver tequila but would not use darker than reposado tequila.

• Can’t find any blood oranges? This cocktail is just as good with Cara cara oranges or a navel orange. Simply replace the blood oranges with regular oranges for a bright and citrusy orange flavor.

• If you don’t have Cointreau, you can use Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec.

• No honey? No problem…substitute with agave nectar or maple syrup. You can even use simple syrup by adding equal parts of sugar and water into a small saucepan. Stir on medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Allow to cool in the fridge before using. Store in a mason jar for up to 5 days.