Freshly Squeezed Orange Margarita

Freshly Squeezed Orange Margarita

While every good margarita should include a splash of orange liquor, this orange margarita includes the addition of freshly squeezed orange juice, brightening the flavors and creating a fresh tropical cocktail, even when the weather outside is frightful.

Orange Margarita

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• Author: RebeccaBlackwell
• Yield: 2 drinks

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Ingredients

• 4 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
• About 1 tbsp coarsely ground salt
• 3 oz pure agave tequilla
• 1 oz Grand Marnier or Cointreau
• 2 oz Rose’s lime juice
• Chilled sparkling water or club soda
• A couple of lime and orange slices for garnishment (optional)

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Instructions

1. Pour 1 oz of freshly squeezed orange juice onto a shallow plate.
2. Add about 1 tbsp of salt to another shallow plate.
3. Dip the rim of two cocktail glasses into the orang juice to wet, and then into the salt to coat the rims.
4. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, Grand Marnier or Cointreau, orange juice, and Rose’s lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
5. Pour the liquid into both of the prepared glasses. Top with sparkling water, garnish with orange and lime slices, and serve.