Blood Orange Margarita

Ingredients.

• 45 mL (1½ US fl oz)Blanco tequila
• 30 mL (1 US fl oz)Blood Orange drink mix
• 15 mL (½ US fl oz)Triple sec
• 15 mL (½ US fl oz)Fresh lime juice
• For a half-rimBlood Orange rimming salt
• To serveIce and an orange slice

US fluid-ounce measures are rounded for easy pouring.

How to make it.

1. Moisten half the glass rim with a lime wedge, then dip it into Blood Orange rimming salt.
2. Shake the tequila, mix, triple sec and lime juice with ice until chilled.
3. Strain over fresh ice and finish with an orange slice.

Suggested recipe, serving one. If your bottle gives dilution directions, prepare the mix first. Start with these measures and adjust the mix or citrus to taste.

Classic spirit & technique reference: IBA Margarita. Branded mix measures are suggested starting points.