Description
Tropical spirits dance in this refreshing coconut blood orange margarita, blending silky tequila with tangy citrus and creamy coconut notes. Cocktail enthusiasts will savor each sip of this elegant, sun-kissed libation that promises a delightful escape to coastal paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fl oz (60 ml) fresh blood orange juice (approximately 1 large blood orange)
- 2 fl oz (60 ml) silver tequila
- 1.5 fl oz (45 ml) cream of coconut (such as Coco Real)
- 1 fl oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- Ice cubes
- Blood orange slices (for garnish)
- Lime slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Glass Preparation: Artfully coat glass rim with lime juice, then delicately dip into sugar or shredded coconut for an elegant tropical touch.
- Cocktail Fusion: Combine silver tequila, blood orange juice, cream of coconut, and fresh lime juice into a chilled cocktail shaker filled with ice. Vigorously shake the mixture for approximately 30 seconds, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly blended and perfectly chilled.
- Presentation: Elegantly fill prepared glass with ice cubes, then gracefully strain margarita mixture into the glass. Embellish with delicate blood orange and lime slices, creating a vibrant and visually stunning tropical cocktail experience.
Notes
- Keep tequila, blood orange juice, and cream of coconut refrigerated before mixing to maintain optimal cocktail temperature and flavor intensity.
- Use a firm, rhythmic shaking motion for at least 30 seconds to properly combine ingredients, create a smooth texture, and achieve the right level of dilution and coldness.
- Choose ripe, deep-colored blood oranges for maximum juice sweetness and vibrant color; roll oranges on counter before juicing to release more juice.
- Stir cream of coconut thoroughly before measuring to ensure even distribution of solids and prevent separation in the cocktail.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg