When citrus season is at its peak I make sure and take full advantage of the flavor. The blood orange has the sweetness of an orange that has been infused with tangy red grapefruit with hints of tart cherries and raspberries. Combine that with the elements of a Margarita and you have an especially delicious cocktail no matter what the season.

INGREDIENTS

2 ounces tequila

1/2 ounce triple sec

1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

2 ounce freshly squeezed blood orange juice

2 limes, one cut into wedges and one cut in to lime wheel slices

Kosher sale

Ice

Cocktail shaker

DIRECTIONS

1. Rim edge of glass with lime wedge, place Kosher salt on plate and rim glass with salt as desired (optional, add ice to glass.. Set aside.

2. Add ice to cocktail shaker, add to shaker, tequila, triple sec and freshly squeezed lime and blood orange juice.

3. Shake until combined and chilled, pour into salt rimmed, ice filled glass and garnish with lime wheel. Cheers.

   Yield: 1 serving