The Blood Moon Margarita is the perfect cocktail for a vampire-themed Halloween party. With its rich, deep red color from the blood orange juice, this spooky twist on a classic margarita is a festive way to celebrate the season. Its sweet, tart flavors and vibrant appearance make it an irresistible drink for anyone looking to embrace the Halloween spirit!
Blood Moon Margarita
The Blood Moon Margarita is a spooky, vampire-themed twist on the classic margarita, featuring a rich red color from blood orange juice. To make it, shake 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz blood orange juice, 0.75 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz triple sec, and 0.5 oz simple syrup with ice. Rim a glass with red sugar for a bloody effect and strain the mixture into the glass over ice. Garnish with a blood orange slice for a chilling finish. Perfect for Halloween parties or vampire-themed gatherings!
Ingredients
- 2 oz silver tequila
- 1 oz blood orange juice
- 0.75 oz lime juice
- 0.5 oz triple sec
- 0.5 oz simple syrup
- Red sugar for rimming optional
- Blood orange slice for garnish
Instructions
- Rim your glass with lime juice and dip it in red sugar for a bloody effect.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup with ice.
- Shake well and strain into the prepared glass over ice.
- Garnish with a blood orange slice for a spooky finish.
Notes
- Blood orange juice gives the cocktail its deep red color and sweet-tart flavor. If blood oranges aren’t available, substitute with regular orange juice, but the color will be lighter.
- Rim the glass with red sugar for a fun and spooky look, or use regular salt for a classic margarita twist.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less simple syrup to your taste.
- For an extra Halloween touch, you can add a splash of pomegranate juice to intensify the red color.
- Serve with a blood orange slice or a cherry for a festive garnish that enhances the cocktail’s presentation.
