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Sunset Margarita

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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: drinks
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meggen

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Blanco Tequila- I use Silver Patron
  • 2 oz Orange liqueur
  • 2 oz Creme de Cocoa
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup fresh blood orange juice
  • ¼ cup simple syrup
  • 1 unit zest lime
  • 1 unit zest of blood orange
  • ¼ cup margarita salt
  • ¼ cup superfine sugar
  • lime wedges
  • ice
  • blood orange lime slices for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher filled with ice, add in the following order: lime juice, tequila, orange liqueur, creme de cocoa, simple syrup
  • Slowly pour in the blood orange juice on top to create a sunset effect. After you snap a photo for your instagram, stir well.
  • In a shallow dish combine salt, sugar, and zest. Run a lime wedge around each glass, dip glass in the sugar- salt mixture and gently fill with ice and margarita mix. Garnish with extra lime or orange slices, if desired.
  • Serve cold.