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April 7, 2026
Cortney LaCorte
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Blood Orange Margarita

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In today’s episode, we’re whipping up one of my favorite cocktails: a spicy blood orange margarita! It’s easy, it’s refreshing, and it’s got a fun Jalapeño kick. You’re gonna love!

Ingredients and cocktail shaker are listed below! Let me know in the comments what you want to see next!

INGREDIENTS:
2 ounces reposado tequila
2 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice (from about 2 blood oranges)
1.5 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
Slices of Jalapeño
1 ounce agave syrup
Kosher salt + blood orange juice for the rim

COCKTAIL SHAKER

Enjoy!

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Cortney LaCorte

Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings

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  1. Shelby
    November 8, 2023
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    Still the best margarita I’ve ever had. Just waiting for blood oranges to be back in season so I can make it again.

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