Improved Blood Orange Margarita

Improved Blood Orange Margarita elevates a modern classic by incorporating the rich, oaky depth of añejo tequila alongside an earthy touch of smoky mezcal. This stunningly red, bittersweet cocktail is perfectly balanced with triple sec, a splash of Italian red bitter liqueur, rich syrup, and a zesty split of fresh blood orange and lime juices. Shaken and served on the rocks, it is beautifully garnished with a dehydrated blood orange wheel for a complex, citrus-forward sipper.

Ingredients:

• 30 ml Patrón Añejo tequila

• 15 ml Del Maguey Vida Clásico Mezcal

• 15 ml Triple sec liqueur (40% alc./vol.)

• 5 ml Strucchi Red Bitter (Campari-style liqueur)

• 20 ml Blood orange juice

• 15 ml Lime juice (freshly squeezed)

• 5 ml Sugar syrup 'rich' (2 sugar to 1 water, 65.0°Brix)

Instructions:

• Select and pre-chill an old-fashioned glass.

• Prepare a garnish of a dehydrated blood orange slice wheel.

• Shake all ingredients with ice.

• Strain into an ice-filled glass.

• Garnish with a blood orange slice.

Attribution:
Recipe: Simon Difford
Photo: Difford’s Guide
Origin: Difford’s Guide