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    Home » Recipes » Mexican

    Refreshing Grapefruit Margarita

    Published: Sep 11, 2020 · Modified: Sep 19, 2020 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Grapefruit margarita in a clear glass with a salted rim
    A clear glass filled with grapefruit margarita with salt rimming the glass.

    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

    ingredients to make grapefruit margarita

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

    How to make a grapefruit margarita

    Step by step instructions to make grapefruit margaritas.

    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.

    An overhead view of a grapefruit margarita in a glass

    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.

    A grapefruit margarita in a clear cocktail glass

     

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

     

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    • cocktail glasses: We love these for margaritas and just about any cocktail.
    • shot glasses: A staple for any home bar.

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    A clear glass filled with grapefruit margarita with salt rimming the glass.

    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
    Cook Time: 0 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

    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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