This is a delicious, naturally sweet Orange Margarita that is perfectly crafted. The fresh orange and lime juices are a perfect citrus duo, mixed with the vanilla and caramel flavors of the Reposado Tequila and the complex flavors of Orange Bitters. It is so good you will be going back for a second for sure!
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Ingredients
You need 5 ingredients to make this Orange Margarita – tequila, triple sec, oranges, limes, and orange bitters.
Orange Bitters
You can find orange bitters at the liquor store near the other mixers, or by the Angostura bitters.
It can be pricey, but it will last a long time because you only need a smidge. It adds a really lovely complex layer of orange flavor to this cocktail.
Tequila
A lot of margaritas are made with Sliver or Blanco Tequila and you can definitely use it in your cocktail. However, in this Orange Margarita recipe we really like the caramel and vanilla notes of a Reposado or Anejo. They marry perfectly with the citrus flavor and the complex flavors of the orange bitters!
Some brands that we love here at Mom’s Dinner:
- Casamigos ($$$)
- Cazadores ($$$)
- Espolon ($$)
- Jose Cuervo Traditional ($)
Make it Spicy
If you like a cocktail with a little spice you can absolutely add some jalapeno, or make it with this Jalapeno Infused Tequila.
Here are some ways to add different levels of spice:
- HOT – muddle a jalapeno slice in the bottom of the shaker before adding your liquids. Use a jalapeno slice that has all the white pith and seeds (that contains the most capsaicin = heat).
- MEDIUM – Toss in a couple jalapeno slices before you shake your margarita.
- LOW – Add the jalapeno slices to your cocktail once it is strained over ice. Also, use jalapeno slices from the tip of the pepper where there is no/little pith and seeds.
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Perfect Orange Margarita Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz reposado tequila (silver or anejo tequila will work too!)
- 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice
- .5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 oz Cointreau (triple sec, orange liqueur)
- 3 dashes orange bitters
- ice, orange wedge, and kosher salt for serving
Instructions
- Prep a glass by running an orange on half the rim of your glass, dip in kosher salt. Fill with crushed ice.
- In a cocktail shaker add a couple cubes of ice, the tequila, orange juice, lime juice, Cointreau, and bitters. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Strain into your prepared glass and garnish with an orange or lime wedge/wheel.
Notes:
- HOT – muddle a jalapeno slice in the bottom of the shaker before adding your liquids. Use a jalapeno slice that has all the white pith and seeds (that contains the most capsaicin = heat).
- MEDIUM – Toss in a couple jalapeno slices before you shake your margarita.
- LOW – Add the jalapeno slices to your cocktail once it is strained over ice. Also, use jalapeno slices from the tip of the pepper where there is no/little pith and seeds.
If nutrition facts are provided they are calculated as an estimate to the best of our knowledge.
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