By TacoTuesday.com
When the days get shorter and the air a little crisper, there’s something beautifully comforting about the vibrant burst of winter citrus. From ruby-red blood oranges to sweet Meyer lemons and tangy grapefruit, these seasonal gems bring sunshine to even the coldest days.
And when you shake them into a margarita with El Jimador Tequila, something magical happens – winter suddenly feels a lot brighter.
Here are three dazzling margaritas that celebrate the season’s juiciest stars.
Bold, vibrant, and slightly mysterious – the blood orange margarita is a showstopper. Its deep ruby hue and naturally sweet-tart flavor make it perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings.
Ingredients:
2 oz El Jimador Tequila Blanco
1 oz fresh blood orange juice
¾ oz fresh lime juice
½ oz triple sec
½ oz agave nectar
Ice cubes
Salt or sugar for the rim
Blood orange slice for garnish
Directions:
Rim your glass with salt or sugar.
Shake all ingredients with ice until well chilled.
Strain into a glass over ice and garnish with a blood orange wheel.
Flavor Note:
Rich, citrusy, and just a touch exotic – this one tastes like a winter sunset in a glass.
Meyer lemons are the softer, sweeter cousins of the classic lemon, with floral undertones and a golden hue that makes everything feel warm and elegant. This margarita is bright, balanced, and incredibly refreshing.
Ingredients:
2 oz El Jimador Tequila Blanco
1 oz fresh Meyer lemon juice
½ oz honey syrup (equal parts honey + warm water)
½ oz triple sec
Ice cubes
Sugar rim (optional)
Lemon twist or mint sprig for garnish
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.
Shake until chilled and strain into a coupe or rocks glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist or mint.
Flavor Note:
Soft, smooth, and radiant like a sunbeam breaking through winter clouds.
For those who love a little tartness with a touch of sparkle, this grapefruit margarita is pure refreshment. Add a splash of soda water for effervescence and a pinch of salt to make the flavors pop.
Ingredients:
2 oz El Jimador Tequila Reposado
1 oz fresh grapefruit juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz simple syrup
Splash of club soda (optional)
Salt rim
Grapefruit wedge for garnish
Directions:
Rim the glass with salt and fill with ice.
Shake all ingredients except soda water.
Strain into the glass, top with soda, and garnish with grapefruit.
Flavor Note:
Crisp, tart, and full of sparkle – a winter wake-up call in the best possible way.
Winter Citrus and El Jimador Are the Perfect Pair
Winter citrus is nature’s reminder that even in the coldest months, there’s brightness waiting to be savored. Pair that with the crisp, authentic flavor of El Jimador Tequila, and you’ve got a cocktail experience that’s equal parts fresh and festive.
So this season, trade heavy winter drinks for a little sunshine in a glass – the kind that tastes like hope, light, and laughter.
Cheers to Winter Citrus Magic
