Orange Margarita
A classic, sharpened. The Margarita doesn’t need improvement. It needs structure.
The Elusa Orange Margarita refines the classic - tequila, citrus, orange - with a liqueur designed for balance rather than sweetness. The result is brighter, cleaner, and far more drinkable. Less sugar. More depth.
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50ml quality blanco tequila
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25ml Elusa Orange Liqueur
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25ml fresh lime juice
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Ice
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Fine salt (optional rim)
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Ice: Fill shaker with high quality ice
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Build: Add tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice. Shake hard.
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Strain: Strain into a chilled coupe or over fresh ice in a rocks glass.
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Garnish: Orange twist or lime wheel
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If salting the rim, keep it light the drink should remain crisp, not briny
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Most Margaritas rely on sweet orange liqueurs that soften the edges of tequila.
We prefer contrast.
Elusa Orange Liqueur is built on real distillate and natural citrus zest, not artificial sweetness. That means the orange lifts the drink without blunting it, allowing the agave character to stay precise and vibrant.
It’s a Margarita with tension.
And that tension is what makes it compelling.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
A traditional Margarita leans on sweetness for comfort.
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This one leans on balance.
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Elusa Orange Liqueur brings:
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Fresh citrus oil aroma
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Gentle spice undertones
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A dry, structured finish
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A clean bridge between lime acidity and tequila warmth
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The drink remains vibrant from first sip to last, no syrupy fade.
TASTING NOTES
Aroma: Orange zest, fresh lime, subtle herbal lift
Palate: Bright citrus attack, rounded agave warmth, restrained sweetness
Finish: Dry, mineral, lingering citrus oils
WHEN TO SERVE IT
This is not a frozen cocktail.
It’s an early evening Margarita.
Pre-dinner. Rooftop. Long table.
A drink that feels considered rather than loud.
It pairs effortlessly with grilled seafood, fresh salads, and food that values acidity and freshness.
A MODERN INTERPRETATION
Orange liqueur has often been treated as a supporting ingredient — functional, forgettable.
Here, it leads with intention.
The Orange Margarita becomes a showcase of citrus done properly: natural, structured, and modern.
Because even the classics deserve precision.