By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 20, 2021
Bright, refreshing and zingy, these orange margaritas are sure to get the party started! Simple to make and so fun to drink!
Best Orange Margarita Recipe
It’s no secret that I love a margarita. The perfect blend of sour and sweet and let’s not forget that salt rim!
These orange margaritas are a wonderfully refreshing cocktail and I love how brightly colored they are. They are an excellent addition to your Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and are perfect to enjoy in the sun!
Be sure to check out my watermelon and peach margarita recipes!
Why you’ll love this Orange Juice Margarita recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: It takes no more than 5 minutes to make a margarita from scratch.
- SIMPLE INGREDIENTS: If you love a cocktail at home, you’ll probably have most of the ingredients to hand already. If not, they are widely available.
- DELICIOUS : These orange margs are so wonderfully refreshing. They are very easy to drink, so be sure to pace yourself!
How to make Orange Margaritas (Perfect for Cinco de Mayo)
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- Rim a glass with lime and salt.
- Shake the rest of the ingredients together with ice.
- Pour and enjoy!
Do you need to shake this cocktail?
Yes, a margarita should definitely be shaken and not stirred. Shaking a cocktail is a more effective way to blend the ingredients together so that you have an uniformed flavor throughout the drink. It also helps to chill the drink much more effectively so it’s perfectly ice cold.
If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use a mason jar with a lid to combine the ingredients. You want to shake the marg for at least 20 seconds to get it nice and cold.
Can you make them ahead of time?
These orange margaritas is best served as soon as you make it, as the ice will start to dilute the drink. If you really want to, you can measure out the ingredients ahead of time, but they are super quick and easy to make.
Triple Sec or Cointreau?
I prefer to use triple sec in this margarita, but you can use cointreau if you prefer. They are both orange liqueurs, but cointreau has a stronger orange flavor, so I prefer to use triple sec so that it’s not too overpowering.
Cointreau also contains more alcohol, so if you aren’t much of a drinker, triple sec is probably a better option.
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Tips!
- Use fresh orange juice for the brightest and freshest flavors.
- Shake your drink until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.
- Don’t forget the salt rim for you glass! It works wonderfully with the zingy citrus flavors.
- Add one of these dried orange slices for garnish!
- Drink responsibly, these orange margaritas pack a punch!
Whether you are making these orange margaritas for Cinco de Mayo, or just fancy a treat, I know you are going to love it’s bright flavors! So simple to make, you are sure to impress with this one!
More Margarita Recipes we Love
- Apple Cider Margaritas
- Frozen Strawberry Margarita
- Blue Margarita Recipe (Azul Margaritas)
- Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
- Best Pitcher Margaritas
- Frozen Margaritas
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Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 lime wedge
- ▢ 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- ▢ 3 oz orange juice freshly squeezed
- ▢ 2 oz tequila
- ▢ 1 oz triple sec
- ▢ 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- ▢ ½ oz simple syrup optional
Instructions
- Run the lime wedge over the rim of the glass. Pour the salt on a plate, then dip the top of the glass into the salt to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the orange juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well to combine and chill the drink.
- Pour the drink into your prepared glass.
Becky’s Tips
- Serving size is 7 ounces.
- Use fresh orange juice for the brightest and freshest flavors.
- Shake your drink until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.
- Don’t forget the salt rim for you glass! It works wonderfully with the zingy citrus flavors.
- Drink responsibly!
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Orange Margaritas Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lime wedge
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt
- 3 oz orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz triple sec
- 1 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ oz simple syrup optional
Instructions
- Run the lime wedge over the rim of the glass. Pour the salt on a plate, then dip the top of the glass into the salt to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, add the orange juice, tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup. Shake well to combine and chill the drink.
- Pour the drink into your prepared glass.
Notes
- Serving size is 7 ounces.
- Use fresh orange juice for the brightest and freshest flavors.
- Shake your drink until the outside of the shaker is icy cold.
- Don’t forget the salt rim for you glass! It works wonderfully with the zingy citrus flavors.
- Drink responsibly!
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
