This Día de los Muertos, shake together an Orange Añejo Margarita. With bright, warming orange flavors and Suerte Añejo tequila, it’s the perfect way to bright up a fall evening and ideal for sipping as you pass out candy to the trick-or-treaters or celebrate Día de los Muertos.
Tired of the usual Halloween festivities or you want more than just one day? Then it’s high you celebrated Día de los Muertos too. To brighten up your festivities, we checked in with Suerte Tequila to see what they would be drinking on this holiday. Enter, the Orange Añejo Margarita. It’s not just your usual margarita. The orange will warm you on a gloomy fall day and refresh you, all in one sip.
Suerte makes their single-distillery tequila by slow–roasting and crushing agave in the highlands of Jalisco, Mexico. All of their bottles are 100% tahona, which means each roasted piña is slowly crushed under large stones to release its juices, rather than being hastily shredded. So you know it’s an authentic tequila to celebrate an important holiday, like Día de los Muertos. 
The Orange Añejo Margarita
- Total Time: 2 minutes
- Yield: Serves 1
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
A sophisticated twist on a classic margarita.
The perfect balance of sweet orange and smoky tequila.
Ingredients
- 2 oz (57 g) Suerte Añejo Tequila
- 0.5 oz (14 g) Orange liqueur
- 1 oz (28 g) Lime juice
- 2 Large orange wedges
- 1 Orange wheel
- Edible flower
- Salt
Instructions
- Muddle the range wedges in a cocktail shaker.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and ice.
- Shake and strain into a glass with a salted rim.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and flower.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, use a reposado tequila instead of añejo.
- To make a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt.
- Store leftover margarita mix (without ice) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 1
- Cholesterol: 0
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of tequila should I use for the Orange Añejo Margarita?
For the best flavor, use Suerte Añejo tequila, as it is specifically recommended for this recipe and made from 100% tahona.
Can I substitute fresh orange juice with store-bought orange juice?
While you can substitute store-bought orange juice, fresh orange juice will provide a brighter flavor and enhance the overall taste of the cocktail.
Do I need to use a shaker to mix the ingredients for the Orange Añejo Margarita?
Yes, shaking the ingredients in a cocktail shaker is essential to properly mix and chill the cocktail before serving.
