Spicy Grapefruit Margaritas
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rating
4.8 out of 5 stars
(150)
Ingredients
4-6 margaritas
- 1 ½ cups freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice (about 3 grapefruits)
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 8 limes)
- 1 ½ cups silver tequila
- 1 cup triple sec or Cointreau
- 2 tablespoons agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Ice cubes
- Optional: thinly sliced jalapeño, for garnish
- Optional: grapefruit slices, for garnish
- Optional: lime wedges, for garnish
- Kosher salt, for rimming the glasses
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Preparation
Step 1
Rim the edges of your glasses with a lime wedge and dip them into a plate of kosher salt.
Step 2
In a large pitcher, combine the grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, and a pinch of salt.
Step 3
Stir well to combine. Taste and adjust with more agave or lime juice if necessary.
Step 4
Fill each prepared glass with ice cubes.
Step 5
Pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
Step 6
Garnish with slices of jalapeño, grapefruit, or lime, if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately.
Step 8
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Chef's notes
For a less spicy version, omit the jalapeño slices.
You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less agave nectar or simple syrup.
For a smoky twist, try using mezcal instead of tequila.
