The cocktail, served in a tall hurricane glass, is crowned with a thin slice of wheel-cut blood orange. The bubbles gently rise up, capturing the shades of a New York sunset: crimson on the bottom, gradually transitioning to golden orange, then a hint of paler orange, creating an ombre effect.

NY Sunset Margarita

Name: NY Sunset Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 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

Category Cocktail

Prep 10 minutes

Cook 0 minutes

Style American

Technique Blending

Diet Friendly Vegan

Daily Recipe: February 22, 2024

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

Step 1 - 🍹🍈🧂

Get the hurricane glasses and rim their edges with a lime wedge then dip them in salt.
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.
Step 3 - 🍹🥤

Pour the slushy mixture into the glasses you prepared earlier.
Step 4 - 🍹🍊🌼

For the final touch, garnish each glass with a wheel-cut blood orange slice.
Step 5 - 🍹🌇😋

Serve your NY Sunset Margaritas immediately and enjoy!

Additional

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.