Tangerine Margarita

Name: Next time you're making margaritas, try this tangerine variety
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 lime wedge; 2 orange slices, divided; 1 1/2 ounce silver tequila, such as avión; 1 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, such as combier; 1/2 ounce tangerine syrup, such as monin; 1/2 ounce orange juice; 1/4 ounce grand marnier

The Daily Meal Staff|May 29, 2021 7:23 pm EST

Tangerine Margarita

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A margarita is a great way to celebrate the arrival of summer (or any season, really). This variation uses gourmet tangerine syrup and muddled citrus and to add a fresh, tart vibe to the classic cocktail.This recipe was originally published in the Orlando Sentinel.

Prep Time

5

minutes

Cook Time

1

minute

Servings

1

Tangerine Margarita recipe - The Daily Meal

Total time: 6 minutes

Ingredients

1 lime wedge
2 orange slices, divided
1 1/2 ounce silver tequila, such as avión
1 1/2 ounce orange liqueur, such as combier
1/2 ounce tangerine syrup, such as monin
1/2 ounce orange juice
1/4 ounce grand marnier

Directions

Step 1: In a cocktail shaker, muddle 1 lime wedge and 1 orange slice. Add 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila, 1 1/2 ounces orange liqueur, 1/2 ounce tangerine syrup and 1/2 ounce orange juice.
Step 2: Add ice and shake. Strain and pour into an English highball glass or a martini glass with a salted rim.
Step 3: On top of cocktail, float 1/4 ounce Grand Marnier. Garnish with 1 orange slice.