Food

Celebrate National Margarita Day at home 🍹

February 22, 2021 • 
Katie Smith
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Jalisco Blood Orange Margarita | Photo provided

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Blood Orange Margarita | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
Pink Cactus Margarita | Pink Cactus
Blood Orange Margarita | Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila

It’s National Margarita Day, and we’re here to help you celebrate from the comfort of your own kitchen. Here are three local recipes for this fan-favorite Mexican cocktail.

Blood Orange Margarita | Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

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Mex 1 Blood Orange Margarita | Photo provided

  • 1.5 oz 100% Agave Reposado Tequila
  • 2 oz fresh squeezed blood orange juice
  • .75 oz of lime juice or half a lime
  • 1 oz of agave nectar

Pink Cactus Margarita | Pink Cactus

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Pink Cactus Margarita | Photo via @pinkcactus.chs

  • 1.5 oz blanco tequila of choice
  • .5 oz of prickly pear purĂ©e
  • .75 oz fresh lime juice
  • .25 oz simple syrup
  • Volcanic Black Sea Salt, for garnish

Blood Orange Margarita | Jalisco Taqueria & Tequila

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Jalisco Blood Orange Margarita | Photo provided

  • 2 oz. sour mix
  • 1 oz. Blood Orange syrup
  • 1 oz. Solerno Blood Orange Liqueur
  • 2 oz. tequila
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