Blood Orange Margarita | John Cusimano

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John gives the margarita an Italian spin by making it with blood orange juice, which is as common in Italy as classic OJ is over here.

Cointreau is John's go-to, but any orange-flavored liqueur will work.

John made this margarita to go with Rach's Everything Chili With Tortilla Tops.

Ingredients
  • 2 ounces reposado tequila
  • 1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur (John likes Cointreau)
  • 1 ounce lime juice
  • 1 ounce orange, blood orange or clementine juice
  • Orange peel, for garnish
Preparation

Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and orange juice to an ice-filled cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into an ice-filled rocks glass. Garnish with orange peel.

Always drink responsibly.