Blood Orange Mock-A-Rita with a Kick
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Serving Amount
Ingredients
1 blood orange, quartered
1 jalapeño, sliced, seeds removed if desired
4 large limes, juiced
6 tbsp simple syrup
1 12-ounce can of lime-flavored sparkling water
Ice
1 tbsp coarse salt for the rim (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
If a salt rim is desired, rub some lime juice along the rim of the glasses and dip in coarse salt.
Step 2
Divide jalapeño slices among 4 glasses and press down with a muddler or spoon. Leave the jalapeño slices in there if you desire a spicier drink.
Step 3
Add ice.
Step 4
Add the juice of a quarter wedge of blood orange and 1 lime.
Step 5
Add 1½ tablespoons of simple syrup to each glass and stir well. Adjust sweetness if desired.
Step 6
Top with lime sparkling water. Cheers!