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Blood Orange Rosemary Margaritas

Get your Happy Hour on with these delicious Blood Orange Rosemary Margaritas! Fresh blood orange juice mixed with tequila and orange liqueur.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

Salt Rim

  • 1/4 cup coarse salt
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped rosemary
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 lime juiced

Cocktail

  • 6 blood oranges juiced
  • 3 fresh limes juiced
  • 1 1/2 cups silver tequila
  • 3/4 cup triple sec orange liqueur
  • 1/4 cup agave or simple syrup optional
  • ice
  • 1 blood orange sliced
  • fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small shallow dish, combine the salt, rosemary, and cayenne pepper. Pour the lime juice into a separate small dish. Dip each glass upside down into the lime juice and then into the salt mixture, set aside.
  • Strain the blood orange juice with a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher. Add the lime juice, tequila, triple sec and simple syrup (if using). Give it a good stir until evenly combined.
  • Fill each of the rimmed glasses with ice and then divide the margarita mix evenly among each glass. Garnish with a blood orange slice and a small sprig of rosemary. Enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite