I don’t typically drink cocktails at home. They’re usually something I enjoy sparingly when I’m out with friends. But these are unprecedented times and I’ve been enjoying them a couple times a week. I think I’m enjoying making them as much as I am drinking them… and it’s fun to have a 21 year old at home to enjoy them with me!

This is a take on my favorite jalapeño margarita. I wanted to use up a rapidly ripening blood orange and love the flavor and color that it added.

Blood Orange Jalapeño Margarita Spritzer Ingredients

Serves 2 (Cut ingredients in half for single serving)

• 3 ounces silver tequila

• 3 ounces of Stirrings Margarita mixer

  OR
  2 ounces orange liqueur such as Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec
  1 1/2 ounces freshly-squeezed lime juice,
  agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste

• Juice of 1/2 - 1 blood orange, plus peel for garnish

• 4 slices of jalapeño, seeds included

• ice

• 16 ounces of seltzer or club soda

• optional: coarse salt for rimming glasses

Blood Orange Jalapeño Margarita Spritzer Directions

• In 2 large glasses of choice add your liquids (except for seltzer) and jalapeños, muddle well so that the flavors blend nicely.

• Add ice and stir well.

• Add seltzer, to taste

• Garnish with orange peel

• Add salt if desired.

Prefer it less spicy or no spice at all? Omit the Jalapeno and garnish with mint, lemon or lime