Orange Margarita
Cara Cara oranges are a type of navel orange. They’re a cross between two navels and were first discovered in the mid-70s in Venezuela. Now, they’re largely grown in California and reach their peak season between December and April.
Cara Cara Oranges have a bright orange, easy-to-peel, smooth skin. But the inside of the fruit is where they differ. Whereas the Navel has the typical yellow-orange flesh, the Cara Cara exhibits a red-pink color that resembles a grapefruit. They also differ in taste. The Navel is sweet and a bit acidic, but the Cara Cara has a sweet, tart flavor with notes of cranberry, blackberry, raspberry and rose.
Ingredients
2 ounces sliver or blanco 100% agave tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
3 ounces fresh squeezed Cara Cara orange juice, or your favorite orange variety
1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
¼ to ½ ounce simple or agave syrup, depending on how sweet you like it.
Rim with Sweet Orange Infused Sugar or Habanero & Red Pepper Infused Salt
Garnish with fresh lime wheels or orange wedges.
Directions
Rim your glass by swirling a wedge of lime or orange across the top of your glass. Then spin the top of your glass in a bowl or plate of the Rimmer of your choice.
Add your tequila, Cointreau, orange juice, lime juice and sweeter syrup in the glass, Stir well to combine.
Garnish with a fresh lime wheel or orange wedge.
Serve it up and enjoy!