Spicy Blood Orange Margarita
Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Blood Orange Juice, Jalapeño, Jalapeno Cocktails, Lime Juice, silver tequila, Simple Syrup, Tajin, Tajín powder, tequila cocktails
Servings: 1
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into Tajín. Fill with ice and set aside.
For extra heat, lightly muddle the jalapeño slices in your shaker.
Add tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and jalapeño slices to a shaker with ice. Shake well until chilled.
Strain into the prepared glass.
Add a blood orange wedge for a flavorful finish.
Pro Tips
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Use fresh blood orange juice for the best flavor and color.
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Control the heat level by adjusting how much you muddle the jalapeño.
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For a smoky variation, try substituting mezcal for tequila.