Orange – Lime Margaritas
August 2nd, 2011
Making a good drink can be really intimidating. I’ve dedicated an entire section to demystifying the art of making a classic drink in my book (that comes out next August). Since that’s a long time to wait, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to share one of my favorite recipes – my dad’s Orange-Lime Margaritas. They rely on the fresh flavors of bright citrus, good alcohol and not much else.
Orange-Lime Margaritas
2 limes
1/2 orange
2 1/2 oz. tequila
1 oz triple sec
1/4 oz. agave syrup
1/4 oz. Grand Marnier
In a cocktail shaker with ice, juice 2 limes and 1/2 orange. Add tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup. Shake vigorously for 20 seconds. Strain over glass with new ice cubes and float Grand Marnier on top.
*Another great summer cocktail recipe here.
i jsut wrote about gin gimlets today, my fave summer cocktail. yours sounds pretty tasty, too.
looks definitively delicious will try the recipe with some friends next weekend. i like.
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beautiful! love the clean white with the pops of color! looks like a great drink! cheers!
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This looks so tasty — and I can’t WAIT for next August when your book comes out!
xo Josie
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Yum- a definite must try!
-Ashley
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Ooh! Sounds delish! Might try this on the beach in Latvia
Go your dad!
Wow, yum!! Can’t wait to try.
I’m a bartender in NYC (home to some of the most demanding drinkers) and I’d like to try this recipe. It looks delicious. Can I ask what you use for simple syrup? Thanks!
also, just out of curiosity, what is your favorite brand of tequila for margaritas?
This looks amazing maybe I’ll give it a try! I also just tried doing a sangria with mango, cucumber, white wine, lime, and ginger ale which you should try!
-Erica
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The ice cubes are so cubey
This looks SO good and refreshing! Must try!
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That looks so refreshing! I’ll need to try this pretty beverage soon!
Cheers!
Christi
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Definitely trying these this coming weekend! I love margaritas, but I think sometimes in restaurants they are overly sweet. This recipe looks so fresh and perfect!
This looks great!!! I’m so excited for your book!
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looks great – love these posts!
-grace
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I can’t wait to try this…and to order your book!
This is fantastic! My bf is allergic to fruit with edible skin, i.e. apples, berries, grapes, and the like. He can however eat fruit with a rind, such as tropical fruit. It’s nice to find summer cocktails that don’t involve all those delicious, yet toxic fruits! Thank you!
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It’s already on the to-do list!
xx
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These look amazing! Love the vintage glasses.
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I’m going to try this! Thanks!!
I can’t wait to try! Thanks for the recipe!
xo-kelly
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Yum!
great twist to a classic!
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why oh why did you have to mention the quality of the oranges&limes is so important to this! i now feel as if i have to wait till summer oranges start pouring in till i can make this… so unfair!
x
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Oooh, is it Friday yet?
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I don’t drink but you make this look too tasty to not try it!! LoL
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That sounds incredibly refreshing. Adding it to my cocktail list!
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Perfect for sunny Singapore! Would love some of these right now!
Seriously… How can you make everything look so perfect? Even the ice cubes!!! I get sooooooo jelous. Still, love you.
Cheers,
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good recipi
tastet great!
My fiance and I tried your recipe last nite with our taco night feast. (We had it pre -planned) When I saw your recipe, I suggested a margarita. We were both very happy and can’t wait to use the recipe again!
Thank you!
looks really yummy!! perfect summer drink.
xx from hong kong
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Yum YUM!!
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Great blog ! Love the pic´s + Outfits … denise
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I tried your recipe today. The margaritas turned out brilliantly!!
Thanks for posting!
Nice recipe and definitely perfect for this weather
Love the glass and pretty bowls you’ve used in the pictures!
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Yummy
I would love to have dinner at your house someday ! I mean your an extraordinary cook and your drinks look amazing ! Check out : http://nothinlasts.blogspot.com/
Did those perfect ice cubes come from a tray!? That might be my favorite part – haha!
eee i can’t wait for your book to come out, hooray!
You book is sounding more and more fabulous! Can’t wait until its release! Why does every cocktail sound more appealing when you take such lovely photos?
xx
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Looks delicious! Can’t wait for your book!!
Thank for recipe. ^ ^
yummy, sour flavours always go so well with alcohol
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I’m gonna try this at home. But does anyone else get super tired after drinking margarita’s?
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