A little about this dish
In honor of Margarita Day, we're concocting a special NY Sunset Margarita that's as visually stunning as it is flavorful. The secret to our twist on this tequila classic includes a splash of blood orange juice, giving it a vibrant sunset hue—perfectly reflecting the legendary New York City sunsets.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Fresh blood orange juice — 1 cup — chilled
- Tequila — 3/4 cup
- Grand marnier — 1/4 cup
- Lime juice — 1/2 cup — freshly squeezed
- Agave nectar — 1 tbsp
- Ice cubes — 2 cups
- Salt — 1 tbsp — for rim
- Blood orange slice — 2 — wheel cut for garnish
Preparation
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Step 1 — 🍹🍈🧂Get the hurricane glasses and rim their edges with a lime wedge then dip them in salt.
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Step 2 — 🍹🍊🍈In a blender, combine 3/4 cup tequila, 1 cup of chilled blood orange juice, 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1/4 cup Grand Marnier, 1 tbsp agave nectar, and 2 cups of ice cubes. Blend until the mixture is smooth and slushy.
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Step 3 — 🍹🥤Pour the slushy mixture into the glasses you prepared earlier.
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Step 4 — 🍹🍊🌼For the final touch, garnish each glass with a wheel-cut blood orange slice.
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Step 5 — 🍹🌇😋Serve your NY Sunset Margaritas immediately and enjoy!
A final fox tip
Historically, margarita is a classic Mexican cocktail, but our NY Sunset Margarita is a salute to the Big Apple. For a non-alcoholic version, simply substitute the tequila and Grand Marnier for an extra splash of orange and lime juice.