The bright color of the fresh blood orange makes a brilliant looking cocktail. 
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Bill and I love a date night out for some unique cocktails and tasty apps…but sometimes, the fancy cocktails must stay home. So, when the mood strikes, I put away the Chardonnay and we turn into mixologists right in our own kitchen.
Tonight, we are making a refreshing twist on the classic margarita.
Our Boozy Blood Orange Margarita all started with a visit to our local liquor store when this bottle of Solerno wooed me in its direction. 
What is it about anything labeled “Blood Orange” that is so spectacular to me?
I know it is the vibrant, dark crimson red color that mesmerizes me, for sure. 
And I also love the tart, citrusy, bright flavor.
Perhaps, it is that the actual fruit only seems to make a brief appearance in my grocery store this time of year.
And when they do, I think it is the ideal time to shake up a tasty cocktail at home. In fact, I think they are the perfect excuse to shake up a refreshing margarita in the cool, end-of-winter weather. Am I right?
After squeezing the juice from the oranges, we combine the bold juice with the tequila, Solerno, and lime juice and give it a good shake. 
The oranges were particularly tart this time, so I’m adding 2 teeny tiny drops of vanilla extract. It is a perfect addition and sweetened the mix just a hint. 
I am a salt-on-the-rim margarita girl, but for a little switch tonight, I mix my salt with some brown sugar. The punch of sweet and salt that hits your lips combined with the tart blood orange and lime juice is an ideal match! 
Who wouldn’t want to sip on this vibrant looking concoction?
I love to throw a curveball at a cocktail and this margarita was a tasty twist on a classic. 
This would pair nicely with my Butternut Squash Fajita Salad or my Quinoa Fish Taco Bowls!
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What is your twist on a classic margarita?
- 4 ounces Tequila
- 4 ounces fresh squeezed blood orange juice
- 2 ounces Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
- 2 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1-2 drops pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- blood orange and lime slices for garnish
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Mix together the salt and sugar on a small plate.
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Run a wedge of lime around the top of your glass.
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Dip the top of the glass into the salt blend and roll to coat the edge.
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Fill a cocktail shaker with the tequila, Solerno, blood orange juice, and lime juice. Shake vigorously.
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Add a drop or two of vanilla extract to balance the tartness of the juices and to give more sweetness. Shake again.
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Fill your glass with ice.
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Pour the margarita over the ice.
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Garnish with a lime and blood orange slice.
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Cheers!
My mouth is watering! I cannot wait to try this – margaritas are my favorite!
That’s how these make me feel too, McKenna! They are such a delicious twist on a classic. Cheers!
Yum, this sounds great and is such a beautiful color!
It’s quite tasty! Love that color too!
This looks delish! I love blood orange so im going to try this. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for checking it out!
Love the color with the blood oranges added. Didn’t know about the vanilla, now I know. Love the mason jar glasses.
Thank you, Candy!
Great – it’s not even 7am and here I am craving a margarita! Looks absolutely delicious!
I know the struggle! Lol
Yum!! My husband and I LOVE our margaritas and this twist on the classic, sounds divine! Pinning!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! Cheers!
This looks amazing! I love blood oranges and my husband loves margaritas. This seems like the perfect drink to make for my upcoming big birthday on cinco de mayo! We love ball jars too 🙂 Use them for so many things!
Thanks! This does sound like a great drink for your big day! Happy Birthday and Cheers!!!!
Aiyaiyyaiii! Now this is a Spring must try for the next girl’s get together! It looks so refreshing and easy…think I’ll taste test this week before our get together…thanks for such a great recipe and photos
You got it! Thanks for the comment! Margaritas and girlfriends are the perfect combo!!! Enjoy!
This sounds like there perfect drink for warm weather!! I can’t wait to try it!!
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Hope you love it! Cheers!
This looks like a great use of blood oranges! I don’t like the taste of them by themselves, but in a margarita? Count me in!
True…anything in a margarita is pretty awesome! lol. The color and taste of this version was so fun!
???? Sounds so good, especially with that blood orange liquor!
I really liked the addition of the Solerno!
This looks so easy! And I love the bright color of it! I’ve been looking for a REALLY good margarita go-to recipe, and I’m definitely thinking this could be the one! I’ll be trying this out soon.
It was very easy…and so tasty!!! I loved the addition of the vanilla and brown sugar to balance the tart blood orange!
I’m game! Looks delish!
Thanks! Always game for a margarita, right!?
Everything about this sounds fantastic! And the color is WOW!
Yes! And the taste was WOW too!
Guess what I have? A lot of blood oranges? Guess what I’m using them for? This recipe!! Thanks!
Oh, lucky you! They are so hard to find in my store! Cheers!