Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas Recipe
Enjoy a refreshing twist on a classic margarita with this Frozen Blood Orange Margarita recipe, featuring a delightful blend of gold tequila, orange cream vodka, and fresh blood orange juice, blended to a smooth, icy slush and garnished with mint and a sweet, salted rim.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Liquids and Alcohol
- 1 ounce Gold tequila
- 1 ounce Orange Cream Pop Vodka
- 2 ounces Blood orange juice
- 1 1/2 ounces Grand Marnier (or orange liqueur)
- 2 dashes Angostura Orange Bitters
Other Ingredients
- 2 orange Creamsicles
- 1 1/2 cup ice
- Powdered sugar (for rimming)
- Coarse salt (for rimming)
- Mint sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Glass Rims: Rim margarita glasses by dipping them first in coarse salt and then in powdered sugar to create a sweet and salty edge that complements the drink.
- Combine Ingredients: In a blender, add gold tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh blood orange juice, orange bitters, orange creamsicles, and ice to assemble the margarita base.
- Blend to Slush: Secure the blender lid and pulse the mixture until it turns into a smooth, icy slush, combining all flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Pour the frozen margarita mixture evenly into the prepared glasses, ensuring the rim’s sugar and salt mixture stays intact.
- Garnish: Finish each drink with a fresh sprig of mint to add a pop of color and refreshing aroma.
Notes
- Use fresh blood orange juice for the best flavor; bottled juice can be substituted but fresh is preferred.
- Adjust the amount of ice to achieve desired slush consistency.
- Orange creamsicles not only add sweetness but a creamy texture that balances the tartness of the blood orange.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the tequila, vodka, and Grand Marnier and substitute with orange soda or sparkling water with orange extract.
- Chill glasses beforehand for an extra refreshing experience.
