This 1800 Blood Orange Margarita is a bold, refreshing cocktail with a smooth citrus flavor that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with 1800 tequila and blood orange notes, it delivers the right balance of sweet and tart in every sip.
Whether you’re hosting a party or mixing up a drink at home, this margarita is easy to make and full of flavor. The rich color and bright citrus taste make this orange margarita a standout cocktail that feels special without being complicated.
This cocktail comes together quickly with simple ingredients and no fancy tools. Below, you’ll find answers to common questions about making the perfect margarita, followed by the full recipe so you can mix up this blood orange margarita with confidence.
1800 Silver or 1800 Reposado both work well. Silver keeps the flavor light and crisp, while Reposado adds a warmer, smoother taste.
A blood orange margarita has a bright citrus flavor with a slightly sweet, smooth finish. It’s less sharp than a lime-only margarita and feels more balanced.
This drink is a mix of both. The blood orange adds natural sweetness, while lime juice keeps it fresh and slightly tart.
Ingredients
- Raspberry Blood Orange
- Salt & Tajin Seasoning
- Ice
- 1800 Tequila
- Triple Sec
- Lime juice
- Dried Blood Orange Slice or lime
How to Make a 1800 Blood Orange Margarita
Juice the blood orange using a citrus juicer or by hand. This should give you about 1 ounce of juice.
In a small dish, mix together salt and Tajin seasoning. Use a little blood orange juice or a lime wedge to moisten the rim of your glass.
Dip the rim into the salt and Tajin mixture.
Fill the glass with ice.
Pour in the tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, and blood orange juice.
Stir gently to combine.
Garnish with a dried blood orange slice or a lime wedge.
Grab your shaker and mix up this 1800 Blood Orange Margarita today. It’s easy to make, full of bright citrus flavor, and perfect for happy hour, parties, or a relaxed night at home. Try the recipe below and enjoy a margarita that looks as good as it tastes.
Try there other margaritas too!
Blood Orange Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 Raspberry Blood Orange
- Salt & Tajin Seasoning
- Ice
- 2 oz. Tequila here I used Anejo
- 1 oz. Triple Sec
- 2 oz. lime juice
- Dried Blood Orange Slice or lime, for garnish
Instructions
- Use a citrus juicer or by hand, juice the blood orange (this produced approximately 1 oz. of juice).
- Add some salt and Tajin seasoning to a small dish and mix.
- Use a little of that juice or a lime wedge to rim your glass.
- Dip the rim of the glass into the salt/Tajin mixture.
- Add ice to your glass.
- Then add in the tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice, and blood orange juice.
- Give everything a little stir and garnish with the dried blood orange slice or lime.
