Florida Orange Juice upgrades the classic margarita with a slightly sweet, extra-citrusy twist, but what really gives this cocktail a kick is on the rim. Ghost pepper salt adds a burst of spicy flavor to contrast the sweetness of each sip. Just be careful – ghost pepper brings serious heat, so start with a light coating and add for extra fire!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Florida Orange Juice
- 2 cups simple syrup*
- 8 oz. silver tequila
- 2 oz. triple sec (or other orange liqueur)
- 2 oz. lime juice
- 4 oz. seltzer
- 4 Florida Orange slices, ¼-inch thick
- Ghost pepper salt, to taste**
- Ice
Instructions
- Place Florida Orange Juice in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce to 1 cup and allow to cool.
- Fill a cocktail shaker ¾ full with ice. Add Florida Orange Juice reduction, simple syrup, tequila, triple sec and lime juice.
- Shake and pour into 4 glasses. Top each glass with 1 oz. of seltzer.
- Pour ghost pepper salt onto a saucer and dip the edges of the Florida Orange slices into the ghost pepper salt. Place Florida Orange Slices on the rim of each glass, if desired.
*For simple syrup, combine 2 cups sugar and 2 cups water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and allow to cool before using. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
**Ghost pepper salt is extremely hot; use sparingly. Ghost pepper salt can be purchased at specialty supermarkets or online.
Nutrition Facts
4 servings
Serving size(304g)
Amount per serving
Calories690
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g0%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 106mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 142g47%
Dietary Fiber 0g1%
Total Sugars 139g
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 39mg4%
Iron 6mg35%
Potassium 377mg11%
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is sourced from Spoonacular and the USDA. Values are estimates that may vary based on ingredients and preparation methods and may not reflect the most recent updates to these databases.
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