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Home ยป Drinks ยป Amaretto Orange Margaritas – A Festive Cocktail

Amaretto Orange Margaritas – A Festive Cocktail

Drinks, Festive Recipes, Fuss Free Entertaining First Published: December 18, 2020 | Last Updated: July 17, 2022

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The classic Margarita gets a festive makeover with Amaretto and fresh orange juice. Perfect for a winter night in, these Amaretto Orange Margaritas are a real treat.

Festive Margaritas with Amaretto and orange

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Festive Margaritas

A classic margarita with a really good blanco tequila (I love Gran Centenario or Altos Blanco), fresh lime juice and agave is by far my favourite cocktail. As proven by my Irn Bru Margarita and Strawberry Tequila Fizz, I do also love a twist to the classic margarita. I find that margaritas are usually best served with a big side of sunshine though!

Adding some Amaretto and orange juice really brings a subtle winter warmth to this typically sunny weather cocktail. The sweetness from the orange and Amaretto also means that you can skip the agave or sugar, so I’m telling myself these are guilt free…

I also have a mocktail recipe inspired by these Amaretto Margaritas – my Almond Sparkler mocktail is made with orange juice, almond extract and non-alcoholic sparkling wine.

Amaretto and Orange Margarita in a crystal glass with fairy light

How to Make Amaretto Orange Margaritas at Home

It’s really simple – you just add the tequila, Amaretto and fresh orange and lime juices to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake it vigorously for 30 seconds to a minute, until the outside of the shaker feels cold to the touch.

Use a lime wedge to damp the rim of a glass and dip in salt (or sugar if you prefer, or even a mix of both) then strain your cocktail mix into the prepared glass over ice. Add some garnish – I like a lime wedge, orange slice and a little sprig of thyme to make it feel extra fancy. Then drink up and enjoy!

Festive margaritas with orange and amaretto
What if I don’t have a cocktail shaker?

You can use a clean jar, sports bottle or protein drink shaker to shake your cocktail!

I like my cocktails super sweet – can I sweeten it up?

Of course! You can add a spoonful of honey, agave or simple syrup to taste before shaking.

Do I need to use fresh juice?

You don’t need to, you can use shop bought if you prefer or it’s all you have. I have to stress though it makes a big difference using fresh juice, especially the lime!

Can I make a pitcher of Amaretto Orange Margaritas?

YES! Great idea! Simply multiply the ingredients by 5 (or more!) and add to a pitcher or jug filled with ice. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes and make sure to give it a really good stir before serving over more ice.

I hope you like this recipe as much as I do!

Don’t forget to rate the recipe and leave a comment or tag me on Instagram @carrieskitchen_ if you make it!

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Festive Amaretto Orange Margarita

The classic Margarita gets a festive makeover with Amaretto and fresh orange juice. Perfect for a winter night in, these Amaretto Orange Margaritas are a real treat.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Drinks
Cuisine American, Cocktail
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

  • Cocktail Shaker or Jar

Ingredients
 
 

  • 75 ml freshly squeezed orange juice - about 1 large orange
  • 30 ml fresh lime juice - about 1 lime
  • 30 ml Blanco tequila
  • 30 ml Amaretto
  • Salt (or sugar) - to rim the glass
  • optional garnishes – lime wedges, oranges slices, thyme sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Run a wedge of lime around the edge of a glass then dip the rim into some salt.
  • Add the orange and lime juice, amaretto and tequila to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. (If you don't own a shaker, then a clean jam jar or even a protein drink shaker will work).
  • Shake vigorously for a minute, until the outside of the shaker feels cold, then strain into the salt-rimmed glass over ice.
  • I like to garnish these with a lime wedge, a slice of orange and a sprig of thyme.

Nutrition

Calories: 203kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 16gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 47mg
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  1. William says

    December 18, 2020 at 9:54 pm

    5 stars
    Amazing !

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  2. Melissa says

    December 16, 2021 at 2:46 am

    5 stars
    Thank you. One of my favorite Italian restaurants (which closed) had an Italian margarita I loved – I think this will replicate the recipe!

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    • Carrie Carvalho says

      December 19, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      I hope you enjoy it just as much!

      Reply
  3. Choclette says

    December 18, 2021 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds gorgeous. Love the addition of amaretto and I’m really looking forward to trying it.

    #CookBlogShare

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    • Carrie Carvalho says

      December 19, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  4. Jennifer Wilson says

    December 10, 2022 at 12:21 am

    5 stars
    Delish! Love the winterized version of a margarita!

    Reply
    • Carrie Carvalho says

      December 13, 2022 at 6:04 pm

      So glad you enjoyed it! These are a festive tradition for us.

      Reply

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