Spring Refresher:: Blood Orange Margarita

Hi all! It's Nicole, Annette's web-manager and friend. Over the past few days, I've been in Mobile, Alabama visiting family, and specifically, my 94-year-old-grandfather. Thank goodness for vaccinations!While I was there, it was HOT. Mobile sits on the water, and it gets super humid and muggy. I wish I had remembered this recipe for Annette's blood orange margarita. It would have been exactly the refresher I was looking for.From Annette...This time of year, you can find blood oranges at many of the local markets and grocery stores. I love blood oranges; I use them in just about all my cocktails this time of year, even a Negroni.

Blood Orange Margaritaserves 4

You will need:

- 1 cup (8 oz.) freshly squeezed blood orange juice (about 7-8 oranges)- ½ cup (4 oz.) freshly squeezed lime juice- ¾ cup (6 oz.) tequila- ½ cup (4 oz.) orange liqueur- ¼ cup (2 oz.) simple syrup- Blood orange slices, for garnish

To prepare:Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir well to combine.  Pour into chilled glasses over ice. Garnish with a slice of blood orange, if desired.  Serve.xx Annette