Smoked Blood Orange
Blood Orange Margarita is a performance as much as it is a cocktail. Using the vibrant hue of fresh blood orange and the refined balance of Comisario Blanco Collectors Edition, this serve culminates with a delicate smoke bubble that bursts to release aromatic citrus and cedar — a ritual that mirrors the ephemeral beauty of Día de los Muertos itself. Try it using our simple, elevated or expert method.
Simple
2 oz Comisario Tequila Blanco (Collectors Edition)
1 oz fresh blood orange juice
½ oz fresh lime juice
¾ oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)
MEthod
Shake with ice until chilled.
Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
Garnish with a half-moon slice of blood orange.
Straightforward, citrusy, refreshing — easy for any level of home host.
Elevated
2 oz Comisario Tequila Blanco (Collectors Edition)
1 oz blood orange juice
½ oz lime juice
¾ oz orange liqueur
¼ oz agave nectar
1 dash orange or mole bitters
MEthod
Shake with ice, double strain into a chilled coupe.
Garnish with a blood orange wheel clipped with a sprig of rosemary or thyme.
Optional: rim half the glass with volcanic black salt.
Adds complexity and elegance, while keeping the drink bright and balanced.
Expert
2 oz Comisario Tequila Blanco (Collectors Edition)
¾ oz fresh blood orange juice
½ oz lime juice
½ oz orange liqueur (Grand Marnier or Cointreau Noir preferred)
¼ oz agave nectar
1 barspoon mezcal (optional, for depth & smoke)
1 dash chocolate or mole bitters
MEthod
Smoke the serving glass with dried blood orange peel or cedar wood.
Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into the smoked glass over a large ice sphere.
Garnish with a dehydrated blood orange wheel branded/stamped with a Día de los Muertos sugar skull stencil (dust of hibiscus or chili powder).
Present by lifting a cloche or dome to release aromatic smoke.
A dramatic, multi-sensory cocktail — vibrant color, smoky citrus aroma, and ceremonial presentation to honor Día de los Muertos.
