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    Home » All Recipes » Drinks » Italian Margarita -Tequila, Orange, And Campari Cocktail

    Italian Margarita -Tequila, Orange, And Campari Cocktail

    Published on Aug 11, 2018 by Tara · Updated on Jun 7, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 4 Comments

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    Have you ever wanted to combine two of your favorite cocktails to create one new one?  Two of my favorites, the Negroni and the Margarita, join forces to create the Italian Margarita.  This tequila, blood orange liquor, fresh squeezed orange juice and Campari cocktail is the perfect compromise for when you just can't decide on a Negroni or a Margarita.

    A glass with the Italian Margarita, Ice and Orange peel.

    Tequila Cocktails, Campari Cocktails

    By now it is no surprise that I adore cocktails made with tequila, and specifically, tequila paired with citrus.   From our limoncello margarita and grapefruit mint margarita to our jalapeno cucumber margarita, citrus plays a key role in most of our tequila based cocktails.  It was only a matter of time before I chose to pair tequila with fresh squeezed orange juice.

    But I knew I wanted something different from the usual tequila, triple sec and citrus combo.

    That's when I decided I needed to do something with the Campari I usually reserve for Negronis.  And what would pair more perfectly with these ingredients than the Solerno blood orange liquor I've also grown to love.

    I just knew that with the right formula, these ingredients combined would form the perfect cocktail: The Italian Margarita.

    Italian Margarita Pairing Ideas

    So here at Sip and Feast, we are passionate about pairing food with our cocktails.  What are some great ideas to pair with this cocktail?  Some of my recommendations are:

    • Pizza, like our roasted garlic white  pizza.  There is nothing better than pairing pizza with orange, IMO.
    • Tacos, specifically tacos with seafood and citrus, such as our tequila lime shrimp tacos.  In fact, you could probably use orange juice as a substitute for the lime in this if you only have oranges.
    • Mole poblano always pairs perfectly with tequila and citrus based drinks.

    These are just a few suggestions.  This drink is so incredible, it's fine to just enjoy by itself!

    A bottle of Campari, bottle of tequila, bottle of Solerno blood orange liquor and half an orange.

    Campari, tequila, orange liquor and fresh orange juice complete the ingredient list.

    The Ingredients for the Italian Margarita

    To make this drink you'll need just a few ingredients.

    • Tequila - I used Milagro silver, which is one of my favorite mixing tequilas.
    • Campari - You could use Aperol as well
    • Orange Liquor - I used Solerno Blood Orange Liquor, but you could also substitute Grand Marnier or Gran Gala.
    • Fresh squeezed orange juice - I suppose you could use bottled orange juice, but it's so damn easy to just squeeze the orange, and the taste cannot compare.

    A glass of ice, a cocktail jigger, fresh squeezed orange juice in a citrus juicer and half an orange.

    The Italian Margarita Process

    Grab a glass and fill with ice.  I used a beer can glass this time around because I love these glasses and wanted to try something new, but will typically use a rocks glass for margaritas.

    Juice half an orange and add the juice, tequila, Campari and orange liquor to a cocktail shaker with some ice.

    Shake vigorously for at least 20 seconds.

    A glass of ice and a cocktail shaker pouring the Italian Margarita into the glass.

    The pour.

    Strain and pour over ice.  Garnish with orange peels, or orange slice/wedge.  Whichever you prefer.  Serve immediately.

    Enjoy!

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    Italian Margarita -Tequila, Orange, And Campari Cocktail

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 5 mins
    Cook Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 10 mins
    Servings: 1
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    Author: James

    Ingredients

    • 2 oz Tequila
    • 1 oz Blood Orange Liquor
    • 1 oz Campari
    • 2.5 oz Fresh orange juice
    • 1 cup ice...plus more for serving
    • 1 orange peel for garnish

    Instructions

    • In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh squeezed orange juice, tequila, blood orange liquor, Campari and ice.
    • Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
    • Strain and pour into a glass with fresh ice.
    • Garnish with orange peel.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 200kcal
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    1. Enrique

      July 10, 2020 at 4:13 pm

      5 stars
      Delightful! Gracias!

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      • Jim

        July 10, 2020 at 4:35 pm

        Thanks so much!

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    2. Dave Delizzio

      April 01, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      Jim
      You are one of the best chefs I’ve ever encountered. You’re very entertaining. Being in Italian I have many of the same traditions that you have. My great great grandparents wherechefs in Italy rumor has it they cooked for theItalian Parliament. I’m not sure how true this is lol. I’ve tried many of your recipes and learn so much by watching you. I have many good recipes myself and sometimes I use some of your ideas to blend in with mine. Thank you so much for all your hard work and I wish you and your lovely family nothing but the best I will continue watching you

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      • Jim

        April 04, 2022 at 10:35 am

        Hi David. I really appreciate the kind words. I'm glad you're making the recipes your own. Since you watch my videos, I'm sure you know that I always recommend that one do that. That's what makes cooking fun. Thanks again!

        Reply

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