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://www.eatdrinkshoplove.com Jewel @ eatdrinkshoplove

    I can’t wait to read your book.

  • http://www.prevailingetquette.com/ Kelly
  • http://chasingrainbows13.blogspot.com/ Kelsey K

    Looks amazing! Perfect for summer! I love the recipes you provide. They are always great!

  • http://petitefemmejolie.blogspot.com Samantha

    Next August is so far away! I can’t wait to read it. :)

    Samantha
    http://petitefemmejolie.blogspot.com

  • http://Girl-in-the-pink.com Girl in the pink

    Looks deliscious – I like how it’s sweetened with agave, I’ve never tried that but it makes perfect sense! :)

  • http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com Grace @ Wrinkled Chiffon

    Thanks for the recipe Emily! Looking forward to your book coming out next August.
    Grace
    http://www.wrinkledchiffon.com

  • http://wwww.cornflakedreams.com/ Jillian

    yum! looks super refreshing! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

  • http://www.luckygirlfinds.com kristi b.

    Great recipe! Perfect for these HOT summer days!
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  • http://cookieandkate.com Cookie and Kate

    Your margarita sounds perfect. I love that you used agave syrup instead of simple syrup!

  • http://inherentstylela.blogspot.com/ Angela De Felice

    Sounds like the very thing in this heat! Love those fleur de lys glasses from Anthro too!!

    http://inherentstylela.blogspot.com/

  • http://capricorn1977.blogspot.com Victoria

    oooh—I love this idea! I like margaritas but I hate using a premade mix or having it frozen(too icy). I think I will try to make it next weekend–thanks so much for posting this!

  • http://www.kimberlyloc.com kimberlyloc

    What a fun flavor combination! I made strawberry-basil margs the other night — great for this hot, hot heat!

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  • http://www.cougarvintage.blogspot.com carla

    Better than margaritas is your decorative plates and cups ! Love it all!

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  • http://www.ladyalamode.com Caitie

    that looks so refreshing! is it weird that I want one now and it’s only 8 am?! :)
    xxx
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  • http://www.sweetheartadventures.blogspot.com Rachel

    Mmmm looks delicious! I love the idea of orange laced margaritas.

  • http://www.rens-table-for-ten.blogspot.com Ren

    So refreshing! I want one in my cubicle right now..

    http://www.rens-table-for-ten.blogspot.com

  • http://www.therosiestcheeks.com TheRosiestCheeks

    It looks amazing. I love the salt dipped glass, and the ice cubes!

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  • http://poorlittleitgirl.com Cathy Anderson

    Yum! Yum! Yum! I could go for one of these right now!!

    xoxo
    Cathy, your Poor Little It Girl

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  • http://thatsagoodgirl.blogspot.com Heather

    That looks so delish! I will definitely try this at my next party!

  • http://www.thewrittenrunway.com Ambyr

    I saw your tweet about this recipe last night. I got so thirsty waiting :)

    xoxo
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  • http://hollymuffin.blogspot.com Kerri

    Looks soooo yummy!
    Love the bowls too, they are so cute.
    Kerri at HollyMuffin

  • http://na amy

    love those glasses…yum. clear tequila better for avoiding hangover..fyi;)

  • http://ashleighjoan.blogspot.com/ ashleighjoan

    love the limeslice and ice cube photo. looks delish.

  • http://www.mrscapretta.com Mrs C

    Oh yummy!! I love the mix of orange in the drink!!! Being in LA have you been to Cafe Habana in Malibu? My new fav spot!!!

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  • http://www.poolovesboo.blogspot.com Eric

    Yummy!!! I could so use one of those right now. ; )
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  • http://goldandgray.blogspot.com lily

    Yum !!! Love the little square ice cubes !

    xxLily
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  • http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com SWEATshirtDRESSshirt

    This looks delicious! It’s supposed to be really hot where I live this week. I’ll have to try this recipe!

    I also have to point out, that those ice cubes look nearly perfect! Is there anything you can’t do? :)

    XO,
    SWEATshirt DRESSshirt

    http://sweatshirtdressshirt.blogspot.com

  • http://www.thehousewifewannabe.com Barbara

    I’m not a fan of tequila, therefore I am not a fan of Margaritas…BUT, these pictures did make me thirsty!!

    Love,
    Barbara

    http://www.thehousewifewannabe.com

  • http://runningwithmascara.com Jennifer

    These drinks look amazing… definitely stashing this recipe! Love from runningwithmascara.com

  • http://GourmetStyleGirl.wordpress.com Hilary

    Everybody is thirsty this week! I’ve been on a homemade sangria kick – so delicious and so easy!

    Love the vintage glasses!

    Hilary
    GourmetStyleGirl.wordpress.com

  • http://thehippinista.blogspot.com/ Hilary Hinrichs

    My favorite kind of margaritas are the fresh strawberry ones. I love trying new ones so this will have to be on my cocktail list! Have a great day!

    XO Hilary Nicole
    http://thehippinista.blogspot.com/

  • http://debbiecutieface.wordpress.com debbie

    I can’t wait for your book to come out!

  • http://fashionsmaven.blogspot.com Katie

    That sounds delicious!!

    http://fashionsmaven.blogspot.com/

  • http://www.oohpiececandy.wordpress.com Kim

    Yum! I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for the recipe!

  • http://www.suspironews.blogspot.com Betsy
  • http://blacksandbrights.blogspot.com BlacksandBrights

    oooh margaritas are my favorite – it definitely takes a lot of practice making good drinks but thats something im willing to do :)

    xx

  • Alyssa

    How do you like those glasses? Are they from Anthropologie? I have the green ones. Cute, but poor quality, no?

  • http://therealbisforbrittany.blogspot.com/ Brittany Matthews

    those cups are so cute!

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  • http://chicsouffle.blogspot.com Chic Soufflé

    Mmmm, I love margaritas, and this recipe looks delicious. I will definitely try it. It also reminds me of these watermelon margaritas, also great for the summer: http://chicsouffle.blogspot.com/2011/06/margaritas-de-sandia.html
    (Recipe from the gorgeous Fonda San Miguel cookbook: http://amzn.to/qr7oaW)

  • http://www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com Miyan

    love flavored margarits! thanks for the recipe, now i just need to invest in good alcohol :)
    Miyan

    http://www.miyan-overseas.blogspot.com

  • http://www.runningwithmascara.com Emilie

    I have some adorable glasses similar to those in the photo. I love the vintage touch…and Grand Marnier ;)

  • http://yourstrulytam.com Tamara

    I typically hate margaritas, but this makes me actually want one!

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  • xxayeexx

    looks delicious!!

  • http://vintageinspiredclothing.net Lace Affair

    can we say bookmark?!?! Those look delish. Cannot wait for your book book!

  • http://www.rogerholiday.com kiki

    Looking forward to trying this out! Sounds delicious! I hope your book has a Bloody Mary recipe, too!

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  • http://thewildfleur.com THE WILD FLEUR

    Looks delish!!!!

  • http://www.eugeniawoods.com Rachel

    MmmMmm! Looks delicious!

  • http://balletme.blogspot.com/ Katarzyna
  • http://thebeautifulendvintage.blogspot.com/ The Beautiful End Vintage Company

    Yes! We love margaritas!
    We are trying this recipe out this weekend, sounds delicious.

    x

  • http://livingthedream-ca.blogspot.com/ Samantha Swope

    Love when you post recipes, Can’t wait for your book to come out!

    XOXO SMS