Cupcakes and Cashmere

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 agave 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.

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  • http://original-tales-by-c.blogspot.com colleen

    i jsut wrote about gin gimlets today, my fave summer cocktail. yours sounds pretty tasty, too.

  • http://romanticsthe.blogspot.com Birgit

    looks definitively delicious will try the recipe with some friends next weekend. i like.

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  • http://elizabethdoodah.com elizabeth

    beautiful! love the clean white with the pops of color! looks like a great drink! cheers!

    http://elizabethdoodah.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.winksmilestyle.blogspot.com Josie

    This looks so tasty — and I can’t WAIT for next August when your book comes out!
    xo Josie
    http://www.winksmilestyle.com

  • http://lerougestylo.blog.com Ashley

    Yum- a definite must try!

    -Ashley
    http://lerougestylo.blog.com

  • http://marshmallowsdreamie.blogspot.com/ Marshmallow

    Ooh! Sounds delish! Might try this on the beach in Latvia :) Go your dad!

  • http://whatsthenewobsession.blogspot.com/ maryli

    Wow, yum!! Can’t wait to try.

  • adriana

    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!

  • adriana

    also, just out of curiosity, what is your favorite brand of tequila for margaritas?

  • http://allaboutitt.blogspot.com/ Erica

    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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  • http://thecoziness.wordpress.com Megly

    The ice cubes are so cubey

  • http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/ Tal

    This looks SO good and refreshing! Must try!

    http://dreamingenfrancais.blogspot.com/

  • http://christischirps.blogspot.com Christi’s Chirps

    That looks so refreshing! I’ll need to try this pretty beverage soon!

    Cheers!
    Christi

    christischirps.blogspot.com

  • http://lindsaylovesitall.blogspot.com/ Lindsay

    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!

  • http://www.hemenwaystreet.com Sarah Morgan @ Hemenway Street

    This looks great!!! I’m so excited for your book!

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  • http://herumbrella.com Grace

    looks great – love these posts!

    -grace

    http://herumbrella.com

  • http://www.whatagirlwants-gretchen.blogspot.com Gretchen

    I can’t wait to try this…and to order your book!

  • http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/ Cristina

    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!

    http://mostlyclothes-cristina.blogspot.com/

  • http://pretpenser.blogspot.com V

    It’s already on the to-do list!
    :)

    xx
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  • http://basildevelopment.blogspot.com Louise

    These look amazing! Love the vintage glasses.

    http://basildevelopment.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.jentobox.com/blog Jen

    I’m going to try this! Thanks!!

  • http://www.belovelynow.com kelly

    I can’t wait to try! Thanks for the recipe!
    xo-kelly

    http://www.belovelynow.com

  • http://mochaandmoccasins.blogspot.com Monica

    Yum!

  • http://asparkleparty.tumblr.com ashley

    great twist to a classic!

    http://asparkleparty.tumblr.com

  • http://weardoyouthinkyouregoing.blogspot.com/ Edwina

    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
    http://weardoyouthinkyouregoing.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.skinnyjeansmom.com/ Skinny Jeans Mom

    Oooh, is it Friday yet?

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  • http://WWW.TRAVELDESIGNERY.COM Lorena : TRAVEL DESIGNERY

    I don’t drink but you make this look too tasty to not try it!! LoL

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  • http://redcarpetcloset.tv/ RedCarpetCloset

    That sounds incredibly refreshing. Adding it to my cocktail list!

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  • http://www.jothetartqueen.wordpress.com jothetartqueen

    Perfect for sunny Singapore! Would love some of these right now!

  • http://www.pinkbubu.com Begüm

    Seriously… How can you make everything look so perfect? Even the ice cubes!!! I get sooooooo jelous. Still, love you.

    Cheers,
    Begüm
    http://www.pinkbubu.com

  • http://elitatheblog.blogspot.com/ Elita

    good recipi :D tastet great!

  • http://www.lashoegirl.com Nalini

    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!

  • http://www.ldmldmldm.com jois ldm

    looks really yummy!! perfect summer drink.

    xx from hong kong :)
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  • http://sundayrosesummer.blogspot.com/ Denise

    Great blog ! Love the pic´s + Outfits … denise
    http://sundayrosesummer.blogspot.com/

  • http://lousstylenotes.typepad.com/ Lou

    I tried your recipe today. The margaritas turned out brilliantly!!

    Thanks for posting!

  • http://thesignaturebow.blogspot.com/ Leonie

    Nice recipe and definitely perfect for this weather :-) Love the glass and pretty bowls you’ve used in the pictures!

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  • http://ninaandjennis.blogspot.com Nina

    Yummy :)

  • http://nothinlasts.blogspot.com/ Nothing Lasts Forever

    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/

  • http://www.thebostonbelle.blogspot.com Kristin

    Did those perfect ice cubes come from a tray!? That might be my favorite part – haha!

  • http://www.thebudgetbabe.com The Budget Babe

    eee i can’t wait for your book to come out, hooray!

  • http://www.jazzandcocktails.blogspot.com Jazzy

    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

    http://www.jazzandcocktails.blogspot.com

  • http://beagleandbear.blogspot.com Kelly

    Looks delicious! Can’t wait for your book!!

  • http://troubleshootingdiy.com trouble

    Thank for recipe. ^ ^

  • http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/ Danielle

    yummy, sour flavours always go so well with alcohol

    http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.desireecherisse.com Desiree Cherisse

    I’m gonna try this at home. But does anyone else get super tired after drinking margarita’s?

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    Wow…I´ll try it. Today for BBQ. And tomorrow again :-) My Dad will love it!