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Fresh Raspberry Orange Margarita

January 31, 2019 By justalittlebitofbacon 11 Comments

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Pink, fruity, fresh and very smooth! Whether it’s for Cinco de Mayo, Valentine’s Day, a summer cookout, or just a day ending in Y, it’s the perfect time to pull out your shaker and make this raspberry orange margarita!

Two raspberry orange margaritas each garnished with fruit and in sugar rimmed glasses.

Hello, all!

Margaritas are one of our absolute favorite summertime drinks. When we go down to visit my parents in Florida every spring, our big thing for the first evening is to have margaritas to celebrate warmth and vacation. My parents even get it all organized before we arrive so they can put a drink in our hands once we’ve set down our luggage.

What can I say? I have great parents! 🙂

I was thinking about those Florida fun times the other day and wishing I was warm (hi polar vortex!), when I had a flash of ‘ooooh, how about a pink Valentine’s margarita? Something fruity, a bit sweet, definitely pink, fun to drink, and would be awesome for all sorts of occasions?!

Husband, was (as usual) fully on board with a recipe test. So I pulled out my shaker, made up some raspberry syrup, juiced some citrus and presented us both with a fruity cocktail. One sip, then I wrote it all down, and here we are!

When to enjoy a pink margarita?

  • Valentine’s Day
  • Cinco de Mayo
  • Taco Night
  • Girl’s Night
  • Guy’s Night
  • Any Night You Want a Fun Drink!

A margarita garnished with lime, orange, and raspberries in a sugar rimmed glass.

What do you need?

  • Raspberries/Sugar – Equal amounts of each to make the syrup.
  • Lime – One juicy lime for two drinks.
  • Orange – Same. One for two!
  • Tequila/Liqueur – Read below for more on the tequila and use your favorite orange liqueur.

How to make this

To make a raspberry orange margarita, combine raspberry syrup with orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur. Shake well with ice and serve over the rocks in sugar rimmed glasses.

  1. Make the syrup by combining sugar with raspberries and bringing to a simmer.
  2. Juice a lime and an orange.
  3. Combine the syrup, juice, tequila, and liqueur with ice in a shaker.
  4. Shake well and divide between two sugar rimmed glasses.

1. Make the Syrup

Instead of the standard simple syrup you would usually make for drinks, this drink uses a raspberry version.

But it’s also simple! I use a 1:1 ratio by weight of raspberries and sugar. No extra water needed.

Get the raspberries cooking first to break them down and let their juices out, then add sugar and gently cook until all the sugar is dissolved. Once you are done, strain it to get rid of the seeds and then use as needed.

Oh, and you don’t need to spend money on fresh berries (which can be quite pricey when they are out of season!) since frozen berries work great. In fact, they may be better since the freezing process breaks them down before you even begin. Also, they can sit in your freezer until you are ready to make syrup. win/win/win Three wins!

Step by step on how to make the syrup.

2. Make the drink

Once you have the syrup, the rest is quite straightforward.

One lime, one orange, syrup, tequila, and orange liqueur. Everything into a shaker with ice. Shake-shake and you’re done! Pour the cocktails into two ice filled glasses, with sugar rims if you want, and relax. Garnishes are fun, but completely optional!

Tip: I used Cara Cara oranges, which are my favorites, both for the pretty garnishes and for the flavor of the juice.

Extra tip: The flesh of Cara Caras is reddish orange, but the juice is orange (just like a navel) so don’t be surprised at the orange juice from the pink fruit!

Step by step on how to make the drink.

Cocktail Shaker

Need a cocktail shaker? I love using a glass shaker with a metal top.

Not only can I see what’s in there, but I never have to worry about the top and bottom sticking together from the cold!

I have a glass shaker from Sur La Table. There are similar ones on Amazon. And you may see them at kitchen stores when you’re out.

How about glasses? I’m looking at these awesome stemless margarita glasses. I think they would be perfect for my next margarita!

Best tequila?

First of all, you will want to use a 100% agave tequila.

Pure agave tequilas differ from other tequilas, called mixtos, by only being made from blue agave instead of a mixture of agave and sugar syrup. Hold out for the real deal and you’ll be much happier with the flavor. And mixtos cost about the same as an inexpensive 100% agave tequila, so your pocketbook will be fine too.

Second, look for a blanco tequila.

Blancos are unaged and clear in color, giving them a clean flavor which pairs well with the other flavors in the margarita and stands up to the acidity of the limes. If you happen to have an aged tequila, like an amber colored reposado, don’t sweat it – it will be lovely in the drink. But some of its subtlety will be lost in all the strong flavors.

Hand lifting a glass of deep pink margarita.

Margarita Ideas

Here are another couple fresh ideas for margaritas!

  • Blood Orange Margaritas
  • Cranberry Margaritas
  • Peach Margarita on the Rocks  

If you try my recipe for Raspberry Orange Margaritas, I would love to hear from you in the comments with your experience and rating! And I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

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– Happy Drinking, Annemarie

For an easy summer cocktail, try a raspberry orange margarita! Limes, orange juice, raspberry syrup, and triple sec on the rocks. Great for Cinco de Mayo, as for Valentine's, or as an anytime drink! | justalittlebitofbacon.com #summerrecipes #cocktails #drinks #margaritas #valentines #cincodemayo
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5 from 10 votes

Fresh Raspberry Orange Margarita

For an easy summer cocktail, try a raspberry orange margarita! Limes, orange juice, raspberry syrup, and triple sec on the rocks. Great for Cinco de Mayo, as for Valentine's, or as an anytime drink!
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: orange margarita, raspberry margarita
Servings: 2 drinks
Calories: 200kcal
Author: justalittlebitofbacon

Ingredients

Cocktail

  • 1 oz raspberry syrup
  • 1 lime
  • 1 medium orange
  • 3 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz orange liqueur, such as Triple Sec or Grand Marnier
  • ice
  • coarse sugar to rim the glasses

Raspberry Syrup

  • 6 oz raspberries, fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

Cocktail

  • Mix together the raspberry syrup, juice of the lime, and juice of orange in a cocktail shaker.
  • Add the tequila, orange liqueur, and ice. Shake well.
  • Pour coarse sugar onto a plate. Rub the rims of the glasses with one of the squeezed lime halves. Coat the rim of the glasses in the sugar.
  • Fill each glass with ice, then pour the drink equally between the glasses.

Raspberry Syrup

  • Gently heat the raspberries in a saucepan until they begin to break down. Add the sugar and continue heating until the sugar has fully melted and the raspberries have broken down into syrup.
  • Strain the syrup. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to one week.

Notes

  • Raspberry Syrup: If you like a sweeter drink, add more syrup. However, if you know you like a very tart margarita, back off on the sugar when making the syrup. That way you can add raspberry flavor without oversweetening.
  • Tequila: Use a 100% agave blanco (white) tequila.
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Pink cocktail in a sugar rimmed glass being lifted with text overlay - Orange Raspberry Margaritas.

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Comments

  1. Dana says

    February 4, 2019 at 8:47 pm

    5 stars
    This is a damn pretty margarita! And I love the blend of raspberry and orange in there. I’m pinning and saving this for the summer. It can be my post-labor celebration drink. Haha 😉

    Reply
  2. Traci says

    February 4, 2019 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    Oh yeah! The timing of this cocktail is perfect! It’s orange season here in Northern California and I’m picking them from the tree…blood oranges even. I love the flavor combo of raspberry and orange margarita. Just YUM! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  3. Tracy says

    February 4, 2019 at 12:26 am

    Haha lucky husband!! I absolutely LOVE the color of this margarita! SO festive and also just super fun for a Wednesday night 😉

    Reply
  4. Annissa says

    February 3, 2019 at 9:35 pm

    5 stars
    What a perfect Valentine’s Day splurge! I love that you make your own raspberry syrup for this. Real ingredients and real flavor! Thanks for the information on tequila. I didn’t know some of them weren’t made with pure agave. I’ll have to be more careful next time I buy a bottle.

    Reply
  5. Donna says

    February 3, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    Well don’t you have the perfect parents! I am going to have to pass on that info to mine for next time I come visit 🙂 This cocktail is amazing, such great flavors!! I can’t get over that fresh raspberry syrup, all kinds of yum going on there!

    Reply
  6. Debra says

    February 3, 2019 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    Such a fun idea for Valentines Day. You’ve inspired me to invite some friends over and serve these. I buy Cara Cara by the bagful so I”ll be ready!

    Reply
  7. Carmy says

    February 3, 2019 at 4:08 pm

    5 stars
    Your parents sound like my kind of people! How do I visit them? Haha. The raspberry flavour of this drink compliments the orange flavour so well, I can’t wait to combine them for this drink. It’s definitely something for Valentine’s this year!

    Reply
  8. Sean@Diversivore says

    February 3, 2019 at 12:59 pm

    5 stars
    I adore the combination of raspberry and citrus. Something about that tight, puckering acidity that you get with citrus is a perfect foil to the floral sweetness of raspberries. Both fruits have a nice sour punch that I feel really works well in a margarita (I don’t like when a cocktail gets too sweet, and much prefer a more acidic/sour hit of flavour). These would definitely work on any day of the week ending in Y. Cheers!

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  9. Marisa Franca says

    February 2, 2019 at 2:54 pm

    5 stars
    What a great flavor combination. I’ve never had raspberry orange Margherita. Sounds so refreshing plus unusual. Would be fantastic for a patio party this summer. I’m pinning this. I’m already thinking of the theme and colors. Thank you.

    Reply
  10. Lisa says

    February 2, 2019 at 10:44 am

    5 stars
    I like your parents. They actually sound like my parents — who live in Key Largo and always welcome us with an icy cocktail upon arrival — and then later when we’re floating around the pool… I think your raspberry orange margarita would be welcome in both situations — or like you said, for any day ending in “Y”. Cara cara are one of my favorite oranges and they’re in peak season right now. I’ll definitely pick up a bag next time I’m at the store. Thank you for the recipe (and inspiration).

    Reply
  11. Gloria says

    February 1, 2019 at 5:42 pm

    5 stars
    What a wonderful drink to serve on Mexican night. Love the colour and the flavour profile. I would mix this up by the pitcher full and let the guests help themselves. A hit for sure.

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