A deliciously citrusy and naturally sweet Orange Margarita that is perfectly crafted with fresh juices, resposado tequila, and a couple dashes of orange bitters.
Prep a glass by running an orange on half the rim of your glass, dip in kosher salt. Fill with crushed ice. Set aside.
orange or lime wedge, kosher salt
In a cocktail shaker (in a pinch use a mason jar with a lid) add a couple cubes of ice, the tequila, orange juice, lime juice, Cointreau, and bitters. Shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
1.5 oz reposado tequila, 2 oz fresh squeezed orange juice, .5 oz fresh squeezed lime juice, 1 oz Cointreau (triple sec, orange liqueur), 3 dashes orange bitters
Strain into your prepared glass and garnish with an orange or lime wedge/wheel.
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Notes
You can absolutely make this a little spicy by popping in a couple jalapeno slices, or making it with Jalapeno Infused Tequila.
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.