Blood Orange and Green Chile Margaritas . . . Batched!

Is it just me, or does this holiday season seem a bit emotionally charged? After all, these are pretty turbulent times, and gathering around the table with a dozen-some-odd extended family isn’t exactly the prescription for peace and harmony. The least I can do is offer up a big old batch of booze to stimulate the conversation. Help me, help you.

As usual, I like to share what I like to drink. As you know, Audrey and I are margarita hounds, so come this time of year blood oranges always seem to find their way into the mix. Spice’em up with a little Ancho Reyes Verde (get a bottle NOW) and you’re in business. Annnnd, because everything is better in excess, I’ve included a big old batch recipe for you and the fam! Happy holidays!!

Blood Orange & Green Chile Margaritas (Large Batch)

When margaritas are your jam, but you're yearning for something much, much MORE!!

Servings: ~15 cocktails

INGREDIENTS

Large Batch

• 750 ml tequila (blanco)
• 1/2 cup Ancho Reyes Verde
• 1 cup lime juice (+ 1 tablespoon)
• 1 cup agave syrup (+ 1 tablespoon)
• 4 1/4 cups blood orange juice

Single Cocktail

• 1 1/2 oz tequila (blanco)
• 1/4 oz Ancho Reyes Verde
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1/2 oz agave syrup (light)
• 2 oz blood orange juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Large Batch

1. Combine all the ingredients into a punch bowl and refrigerate to chill until ready to serve.
2. Serve in punchbowl or other large serving container with a large block of ice to chill/dilute. Stir occasionally and before serving, as ingredients will separate and settle as they sit.

Single Cocktail

1. Add all the ingredients into a cocktail shaker, fill with ice, and shake. Strain into an old fashioned glass over new ice and serve.

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