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Tangy and sweet...these ghoulish Blood Orange Thyme Margaritas are the perfect Halloween adult treat.
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Blood Orange and Thyme Margaritas

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Cocktail
Servings: 2 -3
Author: Simply Happenstance

Ingredients

  • For Thyme Simple Syrup:
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • For Margarita
  • 2-3 blood oranges juiced 1 cup of juice
  • 2 ounces Tequila
  • 1/2 cup sparkling lime water
  • 1/2 ounce thyme simple syrup
  • a splash of Triple Sec
  • a splash of St. Germain
  • ice
  • limes and thyme sprigs for garnish

Instructions

  • Add one cup sugar and two cups water to the base of a small pot.
  • Bring the water and sugar to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to a simmer and add two thyme sprigs.
  • Once the sugar is dissolved, turn off heat, remove sprigs, and set aside to cool.
  • Add one cup of blood orange juice, Tequila, St. Germain, Triple Sec, sparkling water, and cooled thyme simple syrup to the base of a martini shaker.
  • Add some ice and shake carefully.
  • Pour the cocktail into two glasses.
  • Top with a slice of squeezed lime, ice, and a sprig of thyme.
  • Enjoy!