Sun-Kissed Citrus Margarita

This delightful margarita is a perfect blend of tangy sweetness, featuring the vibrant flavor of cara cara oranges. The cara cara orange juice and a splash of lime juice provide a refreshing citrusy taste, while the orange liqueur and tequila deliver a zesty kick. Topped with a cara cara orange slice, this cocktail is a sunny, invigorating libation to brighten any occasion.

Sun-Kissed Citrus Margarita

A refreshing margarita featuring the tangy sweetness of cara cara oranges, with a zesty kick of tequila and orange liqueur.

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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (triple sec)
  • 1 ounce cara cara orange juice
  • 1/2 ounce lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce cara cara orange simple syrup (optional)
  • Margarita salt
  • Crushed ice
  • Cara cara orange slices

Instructions

  1. Combine tequila, orange liqueur, cara cara orange juice, lime juice, and simple syrup (if desired) in a mixing glass.
  2. Stir the ingredients together until well mixed.
  3. Taste the mixture and adjust sweetness by adding simple syrup if needed.
  4. Rim the serving glass with margarita salt and fill it with crushed ice.
  5. Pour the margarita mixture into the glass over the crushed ice.
  6. Garnish with a slice of cara cara orange.
  7. Enjoy this refreshing Sun-Kissed Citrus Margarita!