Refreshing Grapefruit Margarita

Enjoy the most refreshing grapefruit margarita that has the perfect balance of sweet and sour  The succulent citrus and lime flavors blend well with the tequila and triple sec. This is a home run cocktail that everyone will love. It is ready in just minutes and be sure to make a double batch and savor every sip.

Grapefruit Margarita

Margaritas are my favorite. I'm a big fan of fruit and citrus-flavored margaritas. My Pineapple Mango Margarita is always a hit at family parties. It is time I share another family favorite, Grapefruit Margaritas. These tasty cocktails are super easy to prepare with some fresh or jarred grapefruit juice and a few other easy ingredients. Enjoy them at BBQs, cocktail parties, tailgates, and we love them with Brunch.

Ingredients

• Grapefruit juice: freshly squeezed or jarred.
• Tequilla 
• Tripe Sec
• Grapefruit: for garnish
• Kosher Salt: garnish the glass

How to make a grapefruit margarita

1. Use a lime wedge or a little water to wet the rim of your glasses. Place kosher salt in a shallow bowl.
2. Rotate the rim of your glasses in the salt.
3. Fill glasses with ice.
4. Slice grapefruit for garnish.
5. Pour tequila into your prepared salted glasses.
6. Add in the triple sec and top with grapefruit juice. Serve with a grapefruit wedge.

Expert Tips

• Use either fresh or store purchased grapefruit juice.
• In season, we use fresh grapefruit. Off-season, we use a store-purchased refrigerated juice for tasty results.
• If you prefer a sweeter margarita, add simple syrup to the drink. I suggest a teaspoon or two into one serving.

Storage tips

Grapefruit margaritas can be made ahead of time. Make a batch and store in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Some of my other favorite cocktails include Pineapple Mango Margaritas, Strawberry Vodka Slush, Caramel Apple Cider Vodka Slush 

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Grapefruit Margarita

Grapefruit Margaritas, a perfect blend of citrus with smooth tequila and triple sec. Make a double batch as these are so good and always a hit.

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Course: Drink

Cuisine: American

Keyword: citrus margarita, grapefruit margarita, margarita

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

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Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 1 cocktail

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Eileen Kelly

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Ingredients

• 1 lime wedge or a small amount of water Note 1
• Kosher salt
• ice cubes
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1 ounce triple sec
• 4 ounces grapefruit juice, fresh squeezed or bottle Note 3
• grapefruit slices, optional garnish

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Instructions

• Use a lime wedge to rim a glass. Water can also be used on the rim of the glass.
• Place Kosher salt in a shallow and wide bowl. Rotate the rim of the glass in the salt.
• Fill the glass with ice cubes.
• Pour the tequila into the prepared glass. Add in the triple sec and top with grapefruit juice.
• Garnish your glass with a grapefruit wedge. Serve and enjoy.

NOTES

Note 1: Use either lime juice or water to rim the glass to adhere to the Kosher salt to the rim of the glass. 

Note 2: Make a large batch and keep the extra margaritas in the fridge for up to 2 days. 

Note 3: For the grapefruit juice, I suggest either using grapefruit juice purchased in the refrigerator section of your grocer or freshly squeezed for best flavor. 

Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes. 

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1margarita | Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 184mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin C: 31mg | Iron: 1mg

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