There’s something pretty great about kicking back with a cold, fresh margarita on a week night. I’ve recently been dabbling in
On the day I made these, I did the unthinkable. I opened the windows and sliding door (to the deck) in our dining room area. It was finally over 40 degrees and I took advantage of it. I wanted some fresh air as I sipped my margarita and flipped through the latest issue of Food and Wine magazine. Katy Perry was playing in the background and I was just happy.
Enter
I couldn’t wait to try this tequila. And I knew I had to mix up something special . . so I bought some navel oranges, blood oranges (gotta get them fast while they are still in season!) and fresh sage and went to work.
I’m no tequila expert but the
Disclosure: I was provided the Casa Noble Tequila for review purposes and a small stipend to purchase ingredients. I was not compensated for this post. As always, all opinions expressed here are 100% my own.
Alice
Midweek Margaritas are the best, followed by middle of the day siestas. They mightn’t always happen, but when they do they’re great! (Most usually on holiday 😉
hipfoodiemom
Agreed!! Thank you, Alice!
Allie | Baking a Moment
Ooh, I love that you added sage! What a great combo, and the photos are gorgeous! That orange color really pops against the blue background 😉
hipfoodiemom
Thanks so much, Allie! You have to try this margarita! delicious!
Bee
Oh, this looks so refreshing! I’ve been really into blood orange cocktails lately especially after my friend’s distillery came out with the blood orange vodka. Will have to go back and look at your gin drink also!
hipfoodiemom
Thanks so much, Bee!!! How are you?
The Hungry Mum
ooh la la! What a fancy drink – could I have one right NOW? #TIA
hipfoodiemom
Thank you so much!! Happy Earth Day!
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen
Wow – this is a gorgeous looking drink! Orange is my favorite color, so you know I’m totally digging this! Pinned!
hipfoodiemom
Thanks so much, Kristi!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles
Absolutely gorgeous. I want one for breakfast! 😉
hipfoodiemom
Thank you so much, Brenda! 🙂
Carrie @ poet in the pantry
That is one gorgeous cocktail! Love your use of blood oranges here!
hipfoodiemom
Thanks so much, Carrie!! You have to try it!
Miss Kim @ behgopa
I so want one right now! It would definitely make my work day go by faster. I love blood orange. Wow sipping on cocktail on a lovely day, while listening to music and flipping through good reads sounds heavenly!
hipfoodiemom
Thank you, Aera! That was a rare day!
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
Nice! That tequila sounds divine! Real margaritas are my drink of choice. Can’t wait for the warm weather to stick around so I can start making some.
Donna
Try mixing sugar and salt for the rim….sweet and salty!
hipfoodiemom
Donna, great idea!!
Donna @ Simply Delish
Try mixing sugar and salt for the rim…sweet and salty!