Blood Orange Margaritas for Halloween

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year and this flavorful citrus fruit adds a dramatic ruby red color to recipes both sweet and savory for this night.

I think this is a great drink for Halloween because of the red color of blood. You can have fun decorating the drink with vampire teeth on the rim of the glass or an eyeball at the bottom of the glass.

Fact: Blood oranges are slightly less acidic than regular oranges. They contain 120 percent of the recommended daily amount of vitamin C, 12 percent of the amount of fiber, and also potassium, calcium, and vitamin A.

Kosher salt

Crushed ice

1/2 cup(s) fresh blood orange juice

2 ounce(s) tequila

1 ounce(s) triple sec or Cointreau

Blood orange wedges (optional), for garnish

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Directions

1. Moisten rim of 2 margarita glasses and dip in kosher salt. Fill a cocktail shaker with crushed ice. Add orange juice, tequila, and triple sec. Shake well and strain into glasses. Garnish with orange wedges, if desired.

I also put together a video recipe guide and ideas for Halloween parties. Take a look and you might find some interesting ideas.


Photo by
Kate Sears

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