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You are here: Home / All Recipes / Very Berry Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail

Very Berry Blood Orange Margarita Cocktail

February 21, 2014 30 Comments

Very Berry Blood Orange Margarita

Did you know that tomorrow, Saturday, February 22nd is National Margarita Day? If I had my way and a moment of extra time I would campaign hard to get it moved. How? Why? What was someone thinking when they made the quintessential summer cocktail’s ‘day’ in the middle of winter. Maybe it was someone in Australia who initiated that effort? In any event it is what it is and I would be remiss to ignore it. I love, love, love margaritas and for me, they were the start of my foray into making my own cocktails. This recipe is my classic favorite but I have to say that adding blood oranges to my favorite cocktail is right up there. They make a gorgeous and extremely tasty addition to my arsenal and this year I’ve upped the ante just a bit more!

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The folks with Driscoll Berries sent me a certificate for some berries and I found some gorgeous strawberries and raspberries at the market. Unable to decide which ones to include with blood oranges, I gave up and just did both; can you blame me? Wow! Normally I make a cocktail or two and might try one of them. Yesterday I tried one and then just to make sure it passed muster I decided I needed to work on the second one too. Maybe it’s their hint of summer that is so perfect; aren’t we all just really sick and tired of snow and cold this year? Maybe that is the point of the mid-winter national celebration of this cocktail; to remind us of better days. Of the warmth of the sun on our shoulders and streaks of gold in our hair and certainly with a refreshing cold cocktail in our hand? Just thinking about it makes me ready; how about you?

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Casa Noble Tequila For this cocktail I was provided with a bottle of Casa Noble’s ‘Crystal’ Tequila Blanco; 100% Agave Tequila that is produced at La Cofradia in Jalisco, Mexico. Called Crystal because Casa Noble believes it is unique and in a class by itself. I loved the smoothness of this tequila which is good enough for sipping and just amazing in this cocktail. It is contained in a beautiful hand blown glass decanter, adorned with an exquisite metal engraved label; I know it’s a bottle I’ll be keeping long after the tequila is gone! Some of you may already know this but I loved learning that as of July 2011 music icon Carlos Santana joined the Board and is now one of the owners of the brand…seems most appropriate!

This is a crystal clear tequila which is my preference for mixing with brilliant fruit hues. The taste of buttery, sweet agave and spices are soft on the palate and are complemented by a hint of citrus; the perfect tequila to marry with margaritas in my book.  Drinking it straight I found the well-balanced finish clean, smooth and silky and yes of course, I would do that again. I learned long ago that drinking Tequila straight up is a pleasure when you use a really good product and this qualifies.

As ready for warm weather as I am? Try this cocktail and see if it doesn’t transport you to a warmer place. Or go on; sit by the fire and have one…either way I just know you’ll love it!

Happy National Margarita Day!! Have a great margarita to share? Would love to see your links!

Serves 2

A Very Berry Blood Orange Margarta

10 minPrep Time

10 minTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 10-12 raspberries, fresh or frozen
  • 6 fresh strawberries
  • 2-3 oz agave nectar
  • 2 ounces orange liqueur
  • 2 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 3 ounces blood orange juice (2-3 oranges)
  • 3 ounces tequila, preferably Reposado
  • salt for the rim, lime/orange wedges for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine equal parts of salt and sugar and spread on a saucer. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip the edge into the salt/sugar combination.
  2. Put the raspberries and strawberries into a cocktail shaker with 1 Tbsp of agave nectar and using a muddler or the back of a large spoon, smash the berries and mix well.
  3. Add the remaining agave nectar with the orange liqueur, lime juice, blood orange juice and tequila in the cocktail shaker. Fill with ice and shake for approximately 30 second until ice cold.
  4. Strain the liquid through a mesh strainer to remove the solids.
  5. Fill the rimmed glasses with ice and pour mixture into the glasses. Garnish with an orange slice, lime section and strawberry.

Notes

You can use a simple syrup in lieu of the agave nectar. Simply heat 1/2 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water until dissolved and cool before adding to the rest of the ingredients.

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I was provided with a bottle of the Casa Noble Blanco ‘Crystal’ Tequila but all opinions are my own.


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Comments

  1. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    February 25, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Did not want to miss this! Manservant just bought some of this tequila but it was the anejo. It comes in a gorgeous purple bottle. I love all these bottles but have yet to come up with a creative way to use them. Love this margarita! Can't wait to sip some in the summertime. Or maybe tomorrow!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 26, 2014 at 11:57 am

      I my other home I had some shelving above the fireplace that was perfect for displaying bottles so I'm going to have to create something here; some really are too good to dispose of! We will definitely be having margaritas this summer; count on it.
      Reply
  2. Priscilla | ShesCookin says

    February 24, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    I celebrated National Margarita Day a week early with a tequila tasting which included Casa Noble single barrel at Red O (Newport Beach) - my first experience with their tequilas. Loved it - and I want to reach in and grab one of these gorgeous margaritas too!
    Reply
  3. Pat says

    February 24, 2014 at 10:12 am

    Wow, how beautiful is that! I'm with you on moving the day to the summertime. Have never tried a margarita that I didn't like. How about watermellon?
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 24, 2014 at 12:47 pm

      I've done watermelon too and it's really good. Truth is, I think if you use fresh fruit and good quality ingredients I can't imagine one being bad! :)
      Reply
  4. sippitysup says

    February 22, 2014 at 11:21 am

    The secret to a great margarita is to layer the flavors which you've done in "bloody" good style. GREG
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:13 pm

      So many secrets but nothing difficult. I urge folks to get GOOD products; like with anything else, cheap tequila and cheap triple sec just don't make for a great cocktail. I know you would agree!
      Reply
  5. ATasteOfMadness says

    February 22, 2014 at 9:27 am

    I need one of these this weekend. This looks so good!
    Reply
  6. Jayne says

    February 22, 2014 at 8:19 am

    Oh wow a whole year has gone by already? I remember last years Margarita day like it was last month! Once again I realised too late so sadly no Margarita for me. This one is a stunner, I only wish you could zap one to me- almost 5:00 here! Just gorgeous Barb!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      Yes...sadly or maybe gratefully; at least I'm settled. This time last year I was trying to sell my home; I bet I drank a pitcher of these when I made them. Glad those days are over. Whew!!
      Reply
  7. Matthew Horbund - mmwine says

    February 22, 2014 at 2:23 am

    Oh Barb, this looks so gorgeous! And I would love to make it! I wish I could find blood oranges. I haven't seen them in the stores locally. I'll check, because this looks PERFECT! Cheers Matt http://agoodtimewithwine.com
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 11:59 am

      Next I would try Cava Cava and if all else fails just go with a sweet orange, maybe a tangerine? Not as pretty but I'm sure it would taste great. How can you not have them in Florida when I can find them in Colorado (not for long though, sob)?
      Reply
  8. Kate | Food Babbles says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:37 pm

    I'm certainly ready for the return of warmer days but in the meantime, with one of these beauties in my hand it would carry me through the harsh cold for a bit longer. I love blood oranges and this cocktail is just drop dead gorgeous! That color, wow. I will definitely be mixing one of these up very soon.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:10 pm

      I shared with someone else too that the color is real; no pumping up or saturating...it is vivid and gorgeous. Make more than one. Trust me. :)
      Reply
  9. Lizzy (Good Things) says

    February 21, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    Yay, we love Margaritas! And this one sounds exquisite!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      That it is...beautiful in the glass and wonderful going down too!
      Reply
  10. Holly says

    February 21, 2014 at 1:48 pm

    Well this margarita is a party waiting to happen! I do agree with you that the timing of a "margarita day" is odd in the winter but let's think of it as a warm up to spring, Cinco de Mayo and then summer will be here before we know it. Loving the sunshine today but the wind is fierce! Your new photography area must really suit you, Barb, your photos are gorgeous.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:08 pm

      That must be it huh? And thanks Holly; it is a work in progress. The space is great and the light works well but I have got to decide on some shelves and get that done. Weeding through props scattered on the floor and in two rooms is maybe not ideal. :)
      Reply
  11. Paula says

    February 21, 2014 at 12:50 pm

    I did not know that tomorrow was National Margarita Day! Having not known this until your post, I looked up to see if there was a National Amaretto Day too and there is! April 19th :) Cheers to these new to me national days and cheers for coming up with a striking margarita to celebrate a day devoted to this cocktail.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:06 pm

      I'll really celebrate with you when you finally HAVE one! :)
      Reply
  12. John@Kitchen Riffs says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:51 am

    The classic margarita is a wonderful drink! We had dinner at a Mexican restaurant recently and had their house margaritas (big mistake) -- too sweet, no real triple sec flavor, and darn little tequila flavor. So when we got home we mixed ourselves a real margarita just to wash away the taste! This looks like such a fun margarita variation. I do like how you mix your citrus juices in your margaritas -- doing so adds another dimension to the drink, which is fun. Gorgeous drink -- thanks.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:03 pm

      Try my main one I linked to John; I think and I've heard OVER and over from friends it is the best they've ever had.
      Reply
  13. Karen Harris says

    February 21, 2014 at 8:11 am

    Well thanks so much for giving me the heads up on Nat'l Margarita Day, that is something this girl wouldn't want to miss! I would love one of these to celebrate, but I'll probably have to celebrate with a drink that is less than yours. Oh well, I'll be celebrating anyway!
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Come on over and I'll make you one; I should have brought a thermos yesterday huh?
      Reply
  14. Praveen Kumar says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:53 am

    Love margarita and this looks so good.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      Thanks so much!
      Reply
  15. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says

    February 21, 2014 at 4:07 am

    What a way to celebrate margarita day. Those are as pretty to look at as they are delicious to drink.
    Reply
    • Creative Culinary says

      February 22, 2014 at 12:02 pm

      I know...I'll be tempted to make a version of a blood orange every year because they are so gorgeous and in season here right now. For about another week...sobbing a bit about that.
      Reply

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