These orange margaritas are a refreshing twist on the popular drink! Make an individual serving or a big pitcher for a party!
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Orange Margaritas combine fresh orange juice with tequila for a refreshing summer cocktail. These margaritas are dangerously smooth and go down so easily!
They’re simple to make and perfect for hot summer days.
We don’t keep much alcohol at home, but we always have the ingredients for margaritas. With so many delicious variations, it’s hard to resist!
Ingredients for Margaritas
The main ingredients for margaritas are tequila and triple sec.
Triple sec is a sweet liqueur that is used in all kinds of cocktails like sangria, long island iced teas, cosmopolitans and margaritas!
It’s a pretty key ingredient for margaritas and very inexpensive, so don’t skip it!
After the tequila and triple sec, your other ingredients are going to depend on what flavor of margarita you want to make. Lime is a pretty common ingredient no matter what the main flavor of your margarita is.
For this version we went with… drumroll, please… ORANGE!
It’s refreshing and something we nearly always have on-hand since my husband loves his juice in the morning.
Salting the Rim of Your Glass
I’m going to be honest, I prefer to sugar the rim of my margarita glass but I know salt is the most popular. In my pictures, that’s coarse sugar you’re looking at (hence the thick rim).
Whether you choose salt or sugar, the process is the same.
Pour the salt or sugar into a small dish. Cut a wedge out of your lime and run it along the rim of your glass.
Then, flip your glass upside down into the dish and press to coat it.
Recipe for Orange Margarita
In a shaker, add the following:
- 2.5 ounces tequila
- 1.5 ounces triple sec
- 4 ounces orange juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
Put the lid on really tight and shake it up then pour it over ice.
Cheers! You just have yourself a refreshing cocktail.
Looking for more drinks recipes
Looking for more drinks recipes? We’ve got you covered! Here are some delicious and refreshing drinks to enjoy this summer.
- Root Beer Slushies
- Tequila Sunrise
- Peanut Butter Banana Smoothies
- Copycat Orange Julius
- Stovetop Hot Chocolate
Orange Margarita
Ingredients
- Salt or Sugar for Rim optional
- Lime Wedge
- 2.5 oz. Tequila
- 1.5 oz. Triple Sec
- 4 oz. Orange Juice
- 1 oz. Lime Juice
Instructions
- Place small amount of salt or sugar in a shallow dish. Run the lime wedge around the rim of the glass.
- Press glass into the salt or sugar and press to coat.
- Add ice to glass.
- In a shaker, add the tequila, triple sec, orange juice and lime juice. Shake to combine and then pour over ice and enjoy!
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FAQs
How to Make a Sugar Rim for Margaritas?
To make a sugar rim for margaritas:
- Start by placing 2-3 tablespoons of sugar on a small plate.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten it.
- Dip the rim into the sugar, twisting the glass to coat evenly.
This margarita sugar rim adds a sweet contrast to the tangy margarita. Mix a bit of orange zest into the sugar for an orange sugar rim for an extra kick.
What Kind of Sugar for Margarita Rim?
For a margarita rim, use coarse sugar or granulated sugar. Coarse sugar adds a satisfying crunch and visual appeal, while granulated sugar provides a smoother texture.
To enhance the flavor, consider using flavored sugars, such as those infused with citrus zest. This margarita rim sugar pairs well with various margarita recipes, including those with orange juice margarita, for an extra flavor.
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