Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas Recipe
Easy to make and just the right amount of sweet and tart! These margaritas are perfect for taco night or any get together!
How to Make the Best Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas
These Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas are the perfect refreshing cocktail for warm weather gatherings. With their beautiful sunset hue and bright citrus flavor, they strike the ideal balance between sweet and tart—making them crowd-pleasers at any party.
The magic of this recipe lies in the homemade blood orange and brown sugar syrup base. Rather than using pre-made mixes, this frozen margarita starts with real blood orange juice, fresh lime juice, and quality tequila, creating a genuinely delicious cocktail that tastes like it came straight from a Mexican cantina. The brown sugar rim adds an extra touch of sweetness and visual appeal.
These margaritas are incredibly easy to make—just blend everything together and serve immediately for the perfect frozen texture. Whether you’re hosting taco night, a summer barbecue, or simply want to cool off with something special, these frozen blood orange margaritas will become your go-to recipe.
Frozen Blood Orange Margaritas
Easy to make and just the right amount of sweet and tart! These margaritas are perfect for taco night or any get together!
Ingredients
Margarita Mix
Brown Sugar Rim
Instructions
Preparation
- In a blender, combine the brown sugar and hot water. Let sit to melt the brown sugar.
- Juice the blood oranges and add to the blender. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ice to the blender.
- Blend on high for 1 minute until smooth and slushy.
Serving
- Combine brown sugar and kosher salt on a shallow plate.
- Rim margarita glasses with the brown sugar mixture.
- Pour the frozen margarita mixture into the prepared glasses and garnish with blood orange zest.
Notes
- For a less sweet drink, reduce the brown sugar to ¼ cup.
- Fresh blood orange juice yields the best flavor, but bottled can be substituted.
- You can prepare the brown sugar syrup ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.