Margarita with orange and lime juice
This wonderful Orange Margarita came about because, well, I love margaritas, but also because my neighbors recently returned from Florida, and as thanks for picking up their mail, they gave me a ginormous bag of the juiciest oranges I’ve ever had. So I’ve been making lots of recipes using orange juice, including this gluten free orange tart, which I highly recommend, by the way.
Orange and lime margarita…the jalapeno adds some zip too!
Anyway, one of those gifted oranges provided the juice for this fabulous Orange Margarita. For this recipe, I decided to add and muddle some jalapeno slices to add a spicy kick, and I’m so glad that I did. In the alternative, you could also steep some jalapeno slices in the tequila for a few minutes.
Garnished here with orange peel and a lime wedge
Either way, your Orange Margarita will have an extra “oomph.” Don’t like spicy? Then just skip the peppers, and this Orange Margarita will still be a memorable drink. For a colorful garnish, I added some long strips of orange peel and a lime wedge to a cocktail skewer. An orange slice on the rim would also look festive.
Try a spicy orange margarita
I made sure to add my unique lime sugar salt mixture to the rim of the glass. I recently made a Chambord Margarita in which I used this same mixture. You’ll also find the recipe for the lime sugar salt mixture below.
OJ Margarita with lime sugar salt rim is oh, so yum!
I’m convinced that the key to this Orange Margarita being so tasty and distinctive is using freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice. If you add the jalapeno, then that green spiciness comes through and really complements the citrus vibes of this drink.
Orange, lime, and jalapeno margarita…sweet, tangy, and little bit spicy…
This Orange Margarita cocktail practically begs to be enjoyed with Mexican food or spicy Italian food!
Orange you wanting this rita right now?
Here’s the recipe:
- 3 and ½ ounces freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1 and ½ ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 and ½ ounces tequila
- ½ ounce triple sec
- 2 thin slices of fresh jalapeno
- 1 and ½ ounces simple syrup, or to taste
- Ice for shaker
- Two ice cubes for serving glass
- Optional: lime sugar salt mixture (see recipe below) for rim of glass
- Optional: lime wedge, orange slice, or strips of orange peel on a skewer for garnish
- For the lime sugar salt mixture:
- Combine the zest, sugar and salt in a food processor fitted with the metal blade and pulverize until the zest if finely pulverized. Reserve any unused mixture in a covered jar for later use.
- To prepare the glass rim:
- To one small saucer, add some lime juice, orange juice, or water. To another small saucer, add some of the lemon sugar salt mixture. Dip the rim of serving glass in the first saucer of liquid, then in the second saucer of the lemon sugar salt mixture until the glass rim is well coated.
- For the drink:
- Add tequila and triple sec to empty cocktail shaker.
- Add jalapeno slices to shaker, and gently muddle with end of a long wooden spoon. Careful here...the longer and more you muddle, the spicier your cocktail will be.
- To shaker, add orange juice, lime juice, simple syrup, and ice for shaking.
- Cover and shake for 30 seconds
- Strain into prepared glass and add two ice cubes.
- Garnish as desired.
This recipe makes one big serving, but I’ve heard no complaints! I hope you’ll enjoy this big and rockin’ Orange Margarita!
–G
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Oh wow this looks and sounds fantastic! I love your pictures, they’re so colourful and tasty 😀 Wish I could take a sip 😉
Hi Sarah, and yes, it is fantastico!
–G
As soon as I saw this linked up at the Wednesday Roundup, I knew I was choosing it for my feature pick! Thanks for sharing it w/ us!
Oh and it will be pinned to both our roundup board and my personal board!
Thanks again!
–G
Wow, thanks so much Christine!
–G
So nice of your neighbor to gift you with the bag of oranges. This margarita is such a great way to use some up. It looks so pretty and refreshing!
I know–who knew picking up the neighbor’s mail would lead to such a fab orange margarita?!
–G
Looks really yummy. I love margaritas on occasion.
Hi Theresa, and I love margaritas on lots of occasions! Thanks for commenting!
–G
Yum! My husband would definitely love the spicy version, but I like that I could also make it not spicy!
Hi Morgan, and I’m so glad you stopped by sweetie! I bet you’ll love this cocktail, especially after a long day with the little ones!
–G
I’m ready to try this one!! I love the jalepeno in it! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
Hi Helen, and yes, the jalapeno takes this up a fun and spicy notch!
–G
Love a cocktail and thank you for the recipe. Great to have you link up with us at Over the Moon.
Thanks so much Sue!
–G
Mmm. Will be checking out your cocktail section.Hubby and I enjoy mimosas I. The am, but this sounds delicious on a hot summery day. Thanks for sharing!
Jessxx
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Thanks, Jess! You’re one of my fav stylin’ ladies!
–G
This looks amazing. I love that you added jalapeños! That’s my kind of margarita!
Hi Becky, and mine too! Thanks for commenting!
–G