Today we are making an orange Margarita! A fresh cocktail with a hint of orange, because as you know I live in Valencia. Valencia is the orange city of Spain and with this orange Margarita I hope to let you enjoy a bit of the Spanish sun with me.
Orange Margarita
20 minutes
Superfast
What's in a classic Margarita cocktail?
The Margarita is a classic cocktail loved worldwide for its refreshing and balanced taste. The drink consists of three simple ingredients: tequila, triple sec (an orange liqueur), and fresh lime juice. Tequila forms the base, usually of the blanco or reposado type, which adds a strong character. Triple sec offers a smooth sweetness with subtle orange notes, while the lime juice adds a refreshing, acidic touch that enlivens the flavors.
A signature element of the Margarita is the salted rim of the glass. The salt not only adds an extra layer of flavor but also helps to soften the sharpness of the cocktail, creating a perfect balance of salt, sweet and sour.
The Margarita can be served in several ways: with ice (on the rocks), without ice (straight up), or as a frozen Margarita, where the drink is blended with ice to a slushie-like consistency.
What is the origin of the Margarita cocktail?
The origin of the Margarita is surrounded by several legends, but the most common story places its origin in Mexico in the 1930s or 1940s. Some claim the drink was created by a Mexican bartender in honor of a dancer named Margarita, while others believe it was a natural evolution of the popular tequila-based cocktails at the time.
More cocktail recipes
Looking for more cocktail recipes? How about this Lemon Sour with Radler or this Frozen Espresso Martini?
What you need:
2
20 ml triple sec
40 ml tequila
30 ml of lime juice
10 ml sugar syrup
1 orange
1 tangerine
1 lime
1 tsp Tajin
crushed ice
What to do:
1
Blend the orange and tangerine in a blender until pureed.
2
Put the puree with the triple sec, tequila, lime juice, sugar syrup and some ice in the shaker and shake.
3
Moisten the rim of the glass with a slider of lime and drizzle with the Tajín (or use a rimmer).
4
Pour the cocktail into the glass and serve with a slice of orange and additional ice, if desired.
5
Enjoy and don't forget to share your cocktail in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
