Cara Cara Margarita
Cara Cara Margarita is made with seasonal sweet and juicy, cara cara oranges and simple fresh ingredients!Â
Last year I tasted these oranges for the first time. I saw them at a produce stand, and I probably would have passed by them if they didn’t have a couple sliced open so you could see the gorgeous ruby orange color they have!
I wasn’t sure if they would taste tart like a grapefruit, and boy was I pleasantly surprise by how sweet they are! Â Even the soft spongy pith is palatable.
I have since learned that most of the fruit trees come from California, and the season is short lived, so if you see them available, pick some up!
The oranges are a cross between the Washington navel and the Brazilian Bahia navel. They’re seedless with lower acidity than regular oranges.  Sounds exotic and fancy, and in some areas they may only be available in gourmet grocery stores, but I was lucky to get them at a produce stand 69 cents a pound!
You need about 2 ounces of the freshly squeezed juice for each drink, which is about 1 large orange.
Shake up some margaritas for Cinco de Mayo festivities or perhaps a retirement celebration is more appropriate.  🙂
This recipe is simple and delicious, and if you are in the mood to throw a multi flavor margarita party then be sure to check out my  blackberry and watermelon margarita recipes.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Cara Cara orange juice
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange liquor or triple sec
- lime juice 1/2 lime squeezed on each drink
- Cara Cara orange wedge and basil for garnish
Instructions
- Wet the edge of your glass with the juice of an orange, and dip in kosher salt. Set aside.
- Add juice, tequila, triple sec to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake vigorously.
- Strain into a prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with ogre wedge and basil.
Notes
If cara caras are unavailable, you could use blood oranges instead.
Disclaimer
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This recipe was shared at The Weekend Social and Walking on Sunshine Foodie Friends Friday! Please go browse and all the recipes! You’re certain to find some great foodie inspiration!
I have never heard of a Cara Cara orange?? I wonder if we can get them in Nebraska?? I am seriously SMITTEN with this drink! <3
Oh, man! I wish I could ship some to you. They’re fantastic. You could always use blood oranges or a mix of clementine and regular oranges.
WOW these pictures are really awesome!! Love those colors!!!
Thank you so much, Kathrin!! I appreciate the compliment 🙂
Sounds fabulous and your photos look great!
Thank you, Nancy! I sure appreciate the compliment 🙂
We are in OC so my goal this weekend is to find a farmers market where they carry these oranges. I don’t think I’ve ever tried them for some reason. These in a margarita sound incredible so I can’t wait to try, thanks!
Oh, you are bound to have them in your area! I hope you enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
The oranges are a really vibrant and gorgeous colour. It seems you picked up quite a bargain at roadside stall. I love how you made margaritas with the oranges. They look beautiful with the skewered garnishes xx
Thanks, Charlie! They are so tasty. The oranges are juicy on their own, so it’s perfect added to a cocktail.
Oh, I love the look of these! Margaritas are my favorite cocktail and I bet they’re spectacular using Cara Cara oranges!
Thanks, Liz! I’m so glad I tried these oranges. They’re my favorite now 🙂
Sandra your Cara Cara margarita sounds amazing and it would be the perfect accompaniment to my Tex Mex Ahi. I do not think I have seen cara Cara oranges in HK but have you ever tried Taiwan’s green oranges that are super sweet? I bet that would be a good exchange for those of us living here in Asia. Have a super week. Just pinned! Your photos are stunning! Take Care, BAM
Oh, I would love to try a Taiwan green orange! I’m going to have to keep an eye out at our Asian stores just in case they get some. Thanks, Bam and have a great weekend. I’m off to check out your Ahi dish!