Orange Margarita Cocktail (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Cocktail Base

01 - 60 ml Cointreau or triple sec
02 - 120 ml tequila blanco
03 - 30 ml simple syrup or agave syrup
04 - 90 ml blood orange juice, freshly squeezed
05 - 60 ml lime juice, freshly squeezed

→ For Serving

06 - Ice cubes
07 - Fresh orange slices, as garnish
08 - Seasoning or salt (like Tajin) for glass rims
09 - Fresh lime wedges, as garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rims of two glasses. Turn the glass upside down and press into seasoning or salt to coat the rims.
02 - Drop some ice cubes into a large cocktail shaker. Fill it about a third of the way up.
03 - Add lime juice, tequila, blood orange juice, simple syrup, and Cointreau into the shaker.
04 - Close the shaker tight and give it a good shake for 15 seconds. Make sure it’s nicely chilled.
05 - Once your glasses have coated rims, fill them with fresh ice cubes.
06 - Strain the margarita mix equally into the two glasses. Top with lime wedges and orange slices for a fun finish.

# Notes:

01 - Fresh citrus juice really brings out the flavor. Don’t skip it!

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