Blood Orange-Mezcal Margarita-MainPhoto

Blood Orange-Mezcal Margarita-MainPhoto
The juices of two varieties of oranges, vermillion in color, make this cocktail stunning to look at and easy to drink.

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BLOOD ORANGE-MEZCAL MARGARITA
Makes: 2 drinks

Ingredients
Juice of 3 blood oranges
Juice of 3 Cara Cara Oranges (also called red navel oranges)
Juice of 3 limes
4 ounces Mezcal
1 ounce agave nectar
Ice
Salt for glass rims

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except for the salt in cocktail shaker.
  2. Shake and divide equally between two salt-rimmed Margarita glasses.
  3. Garnish with blood orange slice or sprig of mint.