Blood Orange Margarita

This is a great twist on the traditional margarita and a win at parties.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  quart  blood orange juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups lime juice
• 1 1⁄2 cups Cointreau liqueur or 1 1⁄2 cups triple sec
• 3 1⁄2 cups  silver  tequila
• 1  blood orange (or normal orange)
• 1⁄4 cup kosher salt

Directions

1. Mix the Blood Orange Juice, Lime Juice, Cointreau and Tequila together in a large pitcher.
2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until chilled.
3. Moisten the rim of the margarita glasses with a wedge of orange (oranges are fine if you are unable to locate blood oranges) and dip in the salt.
4. Add ice to the pitcher, shake the mixture and strain into the salted margarita glasses. Garnish each with a slice of blood orange.
5. Leftovers? Freeze and blend at a later celebration!