Fresh Citrus Margaritas

February 28, 2014 by 43 Comments
Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday,
Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend, weekend.
Friday, Friday,
Gettin’ down on Friday…
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Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! We made it, the weekend is here! And what better way to celebrate than with Rebecca Black and a fresh citrus margarita? I tell ya, watching that music video pretty much requires an alcoholic beverage, so let’s get to it!
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Fresh Citrus Margarita | Once Upon a Recipe   Fresh Citrus Margarita | Once Upon a Recipe
I’ve spoken of my love for juicing a couple of times now, and I’ve shared a fresh juice cocktail once before (beet lemonade, anyone?). BUT. This one is my new favorite. I started by making a fresh citrus juice, which was inspired by one of the juices at Glow Juicery, a relatively new and totally amazing juicery here in Edmonton. (Seriously, if you live in Edmonton, check it out – the website lists their store location and other spots where you can find their juice). Their citrus glow juice is one of my favorites, and when I saw the big display of beautiful citrus fruit at my grocery store the other day, I knew I had to try to recreate it at home.
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Fresh Citrus Margaritas | Once Upon a Recipe   Fresh Citrus Margaritas | Once Upon a Recipe
Fresh Citrus Margarita | Once Upon a Recipe
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And then I decided to add a little booze. You know, just for kicks. The result? A wickedly delicious cocktail that packs a nutritional punch! Plus, how pretty?!
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Fresh Citrus Margaritas | Once Upon a Recipe   Fresh Citrus Margaritas | Once Upon a Recipe

Fresh Citrus Margarita

The first time I made these margaritas, I rimmed the glass with sea salt. However, because the margarita itself is not super sweet (no simple syrup here!), I found the sea salt to be too much. However, because the margarita is quite tart, the sugar complimented it perfectly. The margaritas pictured were made with sea salt. In any case, do whatever floats your boat! Makes 4 margaritas.

For the fresh citrus juice:

Makes about 24 ounces, depending on the size of your fruit and your juicer.

4 oranges, skins removed (I used Cara Cara)

3 lemons, skins removed

1 small knob of ginger

8 oz. coconut water

Juice the oranges, lemons, and ginger. Mix together with the coconut water.

For the margaritas:

6 oz. fresh citrus juice

1.5 oz. tequila

0.5 oz. triple sec

Pinch of sea salt

Granulated sugar

Combine in a cocktail shaker with ice (or just mix by hand if you don’t have a cocktail shaker). Rim your class with an orange slice and dip into the sugar. Fill your glass with ice, then add the cocktail mixture. Garnish with an orange slice. Enjoy!

Pair these margaritas with a big bowl of guac and your favorite tortilla chips and you’ve got yourself a happy hour to start the weekend off right. Happy Friday, loves!
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PS. Friday parody. I laughed so hard.
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Comments

  1. chef mimi says
    February 28, 2014 at 6:16 am

    These are absolutely beautiful! Wish I could have one!

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  2. cleaneatingveggiegirl says
    February 28, 2014 at 8:18 am

    These are definitely calling my name! I LOVE a good margarita, and I love that these don’t require a store-bought mix that contains a bunch of icky unwanted ingredients.

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  3. Holly Kenna says
    February 28, 2014 at 10:48 am

    Oh wow. I suddenly parched with thirst!

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  4. Marie a la Mode says
    February 28, 2014 at 11:20 am

    This looks so yummy! The photos are great, too! I love GLOW juices, I drink about 4 or 5 a week!

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  5. miss messy says
    February 28, 2014 at 1:45 pm

    Oh how I wish it was sunny! These look awesome!

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  6. Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
    February 28, 2014 at 2:38 pm

    AAAA NOW THAT SONG IS STUCK IN MY HEAD!!!! I love when people add booze to frech healthy juices, it makes them sooooo much better! Looking through this post was like a ray of sunshine in my dreary day!

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  7. atasteofmadess says
    February 28, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Ooh, yum! I have never made margaritas, but I wouldn’t mind one of these now!

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  8. Jess says
    March 1, 2014 at 12:41 pm

    Looks amazing!

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  9. Natalie @ Once Upon a Cutting Board says
    March 1, 2014 at 8:48 pm

    These photos are so gorgeous! Perfect post to brighten up this never ending winter!

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  10. Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
    March 3, 2014 at 6:17 am

    VERY pretty photos, Amanda. And it goes without saying that the margarita sounds wonderful! I especially love blood oranges!

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  11. juliajolliff says
    March 3, 2014 at 9:00 am

    Wow these look so refreshing and cheery! Plus I love a good margarita. This makes me want warm weather so i can sit outside and drink one of these. 🙂

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  12. feastonthecheap says
    March 4, 2014 at 2:09 pm

    What a sunny way to end a decidedly dreary week. Deeeeelish.

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  13. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says
    March 4, 2014 at 6:04 pm

    Your fresh citrus is definitely making me feel better about this winter!

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  14. bakerbynature says
    March 4, 2014 at 7:04 pm

    Oh giiiirl. You know I need me 3 of these!!!

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  15. sprinklesandsauce says
    March 4, 2014 at 9:39 pm

    these margaritas make think of summer! awesome!

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    • Amanda says
      March 5, 2014 at 11:58 am

      I can’t wait to make these again when the weather is sunny and beautiful but for now I will settle for margaritas in the snow and cold!

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  16. Tiffany @ Triple Crème Decadence says
    March 5, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I always make regular margaritas at home. Now I think I might switch things up a bit and add some citrus! This looks and sounds awesome. Your photography is gorgeous!

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  17. Trisha says
    March 8, 2014 at 1:05 pm

    wowowowowowow! these look so delicious! I will take one to go please 🙂

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  18. Stephanie says
    March 12, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    My mouth actually watered looking at these photos.My friend’s mom recently made us some juices and they were soooo good. Adding booze and a salt (or sugar) rim is genius.

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  19. Elizabeth @ SugarHero.com says
    March 15, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    Haha, you are so right–that song needs a stiff drink! And NO THANK YOU for getting that stuck in my head. I’ll take one of these to get my mind off of it, thanks!

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  20. Emma says
    March 19, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    Well this sounds like the perfect addition to taco night tomorrow… Yum yum, can’t wait!

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  21. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says
    March 24, 2014 at 5:40 pm

    Sorry for being so late, but I absolutely love this. These margaritas are perfect for my current citrus obsession. These look and sound absolutely delicious. Hope you’ve been doing well!! XOXO

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