Today we’re making an orange Margarita! A refreshing cocktail with a hint of orange—because, as you know, I live in Valencia. Valencia is Spain’s orange capital, and with this orange Margarita, I hope to let you enjoy a little bit of the Spanish sun.
Orange Margarita
20 minutes
Superfast
What goes into a classic Margarita cocktail?
The Margarita is a classic cocktail loved worldwide for its refreshing and well-balanced flavor. The drink consists of three simple ingredients: tequila, triple sec (an orange liqueur), and fresh lime juice. Tequila forms the base—usually blanco or reposado—which adds a bold character. Triple sec offers a gentle sweetness with subtle orange notes, while the lime juice provides a refreshing, tart touch that brings the flavors to life.
A distinctive feature of the Margarita is the salted rim of the glass. The salt not only adds an extra layer of flavor, but also helps to mellow the cocktail’s sharpness, creating a perfect balance between salty, sweet, and sour.
The Margarita can be served in various ways: with ice (on the rocks), without ice (straight up), or as a frozen Margarita, in which the drink is blended with ice until it reaches a slushie-like consistency.
What is the origin of the Margarita cocktail?
The origins of the Margarita are shrouded in various legends, but the most common story traces its origins to Mexico in the 1930s or 1940s. Some claim that the drink was created by a Mexican bartender in honor of a dancer named Margarita, while others believe it was a natural evolution of the popular tequila-based cocktails of that era.
More cocktail recipes
Are you looking for more cocktail recipes? How about this Lemon Sour with Radler or this Frozen Espresso Martini?
What you need:
2
20 ml triple sec
40 ml tequila
30 ml lime juice
10 ml sugar syrup
1 orange
1 mandarin orange
1 lime
1 tsp Tajín
crushed ice
What to do:
1
Blend the orange and tangerine in a blender until pureed.
2
Put the puree, triple sec, tequila, lime juice, sugar syrup, and some ice in the shaker, then shake.
3
Moisten the rim of the glass with a slice of lime and sprinkle with Tajín (or use a rimmer).
4
Pour the cocktail into the glass and serve with a slice of orange and, if desired, extra ice.
5
Enjoy, and don't forget to share your cocktail on your Instagram Story with the tag @easyculi!
