Winter Spiced Margarita
Using sweet blood oranges and warming spices like vanilla and cinnamon, Amanda Shapiro’s Winter Spiced Margarita makes us feel super cozy right now. Produced in partnership with Patrón Tequila.
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Photo by Chelsie Craig
Ingredients
Cocktail:
1½
oz. Patrón Reposado Tequila
1
tsp. agave nectar
½
oz. lime juice
½
oz. blood orange juice
½
tsp. vanilla extract
Rim/Garnish:
½
tsp. flaky salt
½
tsp. sugar
¼
tsp. cinnamon
¼
tsp. chile
OPTIONAL: cinnamon stick, star anise pods, and/or blood orange slice (for garnish)
Preparation
Preparation
Step 1
Combine the sugar, salt, chile, and cinnamon on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime half; dip in spice mixture. Fill with ice and set aside.
Step 2
Combine 1½ oz. of Patrón Reposado Tequila, lime juice, blood orange juice, vanilla extract, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.
Step 3
Strain margarita through a strainer or a mesh sieve into reserved glass. Garnish with cinnamon stick, star anise pod, and/or blood orange slice.