How to Make Orange Margarita - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summer is the perfect time to experiment with new cocktail recipes, and what better way to do that than with a refreshing and tangy Orange Margarita? This cocktail takes the classic margarita and adds a burst of citrusy flavor with the addition of fresh orange juice. The result is a drink that is both sweet and tart, perfect for sipping on a hot day.

One of the best things about the Orange Margarita is that it is incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients and a blende...

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Ingredients

  • coarse salt
  • 2 orange wedges
  • 3 ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 3 ounces tequila
  • 1 ½ ounces orange-flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
  • crushed ice

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 margaritas

  • Chill 2 martini glasses. Pour about 1 tablespoon coarse salt onto a shallow dish. Cut a slit into one of the orange wedges and rub along the rim of the chilled glasses to moisten. Roll edges of glasses in the salt to create a salt-rim and place glasses in the freezer while mixing the margaritas.
  • Pour orange juice, tequila, and orange liqueur into a cocktail shaker and shake well. Add a bit of crushed ice into the chilled martini glasses and pour margaritas into the glasses. Garnish with orange wedges and serve.
  • Nutrition

    194 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 2mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Potassium: 94mg