Description
Tropical zest meets cocktail magic in these coconut blood orange margaritas, blending silky coconut cream with tangy citrus notes. Smooth tequila and bright garnishes invite you to savor a refreshing escape that whispers of sunshine and island dreams.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits and Juices:
- 2 ounces (59 ml) silver tequila
- 2 ounces (59 ml) fresh blood orange juice
- 1 ounce (30 ml) fresh lime juice
Cream and Sweeteners:
- 1.5 ounces (44 ml) cream of coconut
Garnish and Serving:
- Blood orange slices
- Lime slices
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Elegantly prepare the serving vessel by delicately moistening the rim with zesty lime essence, then artfully coat with fine crystalline sugar or flaky coconut shreds for a sensory prelude to the cocktail experience.
- Introduce a generous handful of ice cubes into a robust cocktail shaker, creating a frosty foundation for the libation.
- Pour the vibrant silver tequila, luscious blood orange nectar, velvety cream of coconut, and tangy lime juice into the shaker, allowing the ingredients to mingle and dance.
- Vigorously agitate the mixture with rhythmic, powerful motions for approximately half a minute, ensuring the liquid transforms into a perfectly chilled, harmoniously blended elixir.
- Select a glass and cascade pristine ice cubes into its depths, creating a glistening base for the upcoming pour.
- Delicately strain the margarita through a fine mesh, capturing the liquid’s essence while leaving behind the diluting ice fragments from the shaker.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the cocktail with gossamer-thin blood orange medallions and petite lime crescents, transforming the drink into a visual and gustatory masterpiece.
Notes
- Enhance rim texture by mixing sugar with shredded coconut for a delightful crunch and tropical twist.
- Choose high-quality silver tequila to elevate the cocktail’s overall flavor profile and smoothness.
- Adjust sweetness by gradually adding cream of coconut, tasting as you mix to achieve perfect balance.
- Opt for fresh blood oranges when in season for maximum juice flavor and vibrant color intensity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg