Blood Orange Margaritas

Ingredients

• 3 ounces (about 1/3 cup) fresh squeezed blood orange juice (1-2 large blood oranges)
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) simple syrup or orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
• 2 ounces (1/4 cup) fresh squeezed lime juice (2-4 large limes)
• 4 ounces (1/2 cup) tequila
• 2-3 cups ice, divided
• 2 Tablespoons kosher salt or granulated sugar, for the glass rims
• Fresh lime wedges
• Fresh blood orange slices (or an orange twist)

Instructions

1. 1

   Optional: Add salt rims to glasses: . Spread a light layer of kosher salt (or sugar, if you prefer) on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of two cocktail glasses, then gently tap the glass rims into the salt to form a salt rim.

2. 2

   Fill each cocktail glass with a handful of ice.

3. 3

   In a large cocktail shaker, combine blood orange juice, simple syrup, lime juice, and tequila. Fill the shaker with ice, cover with a lid, and shake vigorously to chill.

4. 4

   Strain margaritas into your prepared cocktail glasses. Garnish with extra lime wedges, orange slices, or an orange twist (optional) and serve immediately.