These beautiful Blood Orange Margaritas, on the rocks, with pink salt are a beautiful and delicious cocktail twist on the classic margarita, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Margaritas are a great compliment to most Mexican dishes, but since they’re not exactly traditional, I paired them with a not-so-traditional Mexican dish as well. Of course, they would do well with lots of different things, but I really loved them with my weeknight friendly pulled pork quesadillas. The sort of earthy, heavy character of the blood orange, as well as the little hint of sweetness mirrored the smokey sweet of the pulled pork. And the tart, cold and salt slaked the burn of the peppers. While these gorgeous Blood Orange Margaritas are great without a fancy garnish, here, I’ve served them with beautiful pink Himalayan salt on the rim. If you’re like me and you own all these weird and special ingredients, you look forward to the opportunity to use them. And since it’s still citrus season, margaritas with salt fit quite naturally. I started with my base 3-2-1 family margaritas, but toned down the potency a little so I could serve them with a weeknight Valentine’s Day meal by adding a little effervescence, which makes them extra refreshing. It doesn’t hurt that this recipe for Blood Orange Margaritas makes two servings and they’re pink! for Valentine’s.
- 3 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces triple sec
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce blood orange juice
- 2 ounces seltzer water
- Grind some fine salt onto a plate. You don't need much.
- Use a slice of blood orange to wet the rim of the glass. Dip the rim of the glass in the salt.
- Mix all the ingredients in a pitcher or large glass. Stir.
- Pour the drink into the glasses over ice. Garnish with the blood orange slice. Enjoy!
I love blood oranges! This looks so chilly and inviting! 🙂
Ooh, the blood orange twist looks amazing – this drink could convert me to a tequila fan!
If you’re not normally a tequila fan, go to a tasting. It’s a diverse spirit and there’s definitely a style you’ll love.
Love blood oranges…and margaritas! Sounds like a perfectly delicious cocktail here!
Lovely! Is it 5:00 yet?
I love a good margarita, and this one is just soooo pretty!
I agree, a major perk of blood oranges, they’re as gorgeous as they are tasty.