This is a recipe which I found in FOOD&WINE, created by Chef Dean Fearing. If you don't want to go to the 'fuss' of making up your own mix, but want the drama of blood oranges, you can add blood orange juice to your favorite margarita mix. (Since it is very easy to make your own, I prefer to make it all from scratch).
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Keyword: Blood Orange, Cocktails, Margarita
Servings: 12
Ingredients
1quartfresh blood orange juice or fresh orange juiceabout 12 blood oranges or 8 large oranges
1½cupsfresh lime juiceabout 12 limes
1½cupsCointreau or other triple sec
3½cups silver tequila
Kosher salt or margarita salt
1blood orange or orange wedge plus 12 thin blood orange or orange slices
ice
12small sage sprigs or leaves
Instructions
In a large pitcher, mix the blood orange juice with the lime juice, Cointreau and silver tequila. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
Spread a small mound of salt on a small plate. Moisten the outer rim of 12 glasses with the orange wedge, then dip the rims into the salt to lightly coat.
Add ice to the pitcher and stir well, then strain into the prepared glasses. (I add crushed ice to the glasses as well)Garnish each margarita with a blood orange slice and a sage sprig and serve.