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    Published: Jan 26, 2022 · Modified: Jul 14, 2022 by Pate Giltner 1 Comment

    The Best Fresh Grapefruit Margarita

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    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.
    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.

    This is the perfect fresh grapefruit margarita! It's more than tart than sweet, as all margaritas should be, and it's bursting with fresh grapefruit and lime flavor!

    It uses pink grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, and grapefruit liqueur (secret key ingredient!).

    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    Grapefruit and tequila are a match made in heaven, and this margarita combines sweetness and tartness into a to die for margarita! My favorite margarita ever was at Mercado in Santa Monica, and this is even better than that one. The key is plenty of fresh lime juice, grapefruit juice, and grapefruit liquor! 

    I've never been a fan of too-sweet desserts and cocktails, and I firmly believe that margaritas shouldn't be super sweet. I love them when they taste really fresh and really let the citrus shine, and this recipe does just that! It truly celebrates the grapefruit flavor. 

    Ingredients for grapefruit margarita in a brown table

    Key ingredients:

    Blanco Tequila: the trick to a good margarita is good ingredients, so use good tequila- my favorites are Casamigos and Espolòn's Blanco. But here is a great list if you want more recommendations. Bonus points if you get one with notes of citrus. 

    Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice: you can use fresh squeezed or store-bought grapefruit juice, but fresh-squeezed usually tastes best. 

    Simple Syrup or Agave Nectar: this cocktail has just a bit of sweetener to perfectly balance and complement the grapefruit juice. You can use agave, simple syrup, or even honey, whatever you have on hand. 

    Lime Juice: no margarita is complete without lime juice!

    Grapefruit Liqueur: this is key! Instead of using orange liqueur, this recipe calls for Grapefruit liqueur to really bring out the grapefruit flavor. I use Giffard Pink Grapefruit Liqueur, and it is so delicious! I also use it in my grapefruit rose sangria.  

    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.

    Tips and tricks for success:

    • Make simple syrup by cooking 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small pot on medium heat until all the sugar had melted.
    • Use a lime wedge to rim the edge of the glass and then roll the lime-soaked rim in salt. Use sea salt flakes for a more dramatic effect. 
    • Really shake your margarita in the cocktail shaker to get a nice foam top.
    • Garnish with mint, cucumber, and a slice of lime! 

    FAQ:

    Can I make this margarita into a pitcher?

    Yes! Just use the tool in the recipe card and multiply the recipe by how many margaritas you want to fill in your pitcher. Add it all the pitcher and stir!

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    Grapefruit margarita garnished with cucumber and mint on a brown table.

    The Best Fresh Grapefruit Margarita

    ★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
    • Author: Pate Giltner
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 drink 1x
    • Category: Cocktail
    • Method: Shaken
    • Cuisine: Mexican
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    Description

    This is the perfect fresh grapefruit margarita! It's more than tart than sweet, as all margaritas should be, and it's bursting with fresh grapefruit and lime flavor!


    Ingredients

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    For the Margarita 

    1. 2 oz good tequila
    2. 2 oz fresh grapefruit juice
    3. 1 oz fresh lime juice
    4. 1 oz Giffard grapefruit liqueur
    5. 1 oz simple syrup
    6. 2 tbs sea salt - to rim the glass

    Instructions

     

    1. Mix the tequila, grapefruit juice, lime juice, grapefruit liqueur, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker and shake well. 
    2. For the salt rim, pour the sea salt on a plate and press the dampened rim of your glass into the mixture.
    3. Pour the shaken margarita over ice in the salted glass. Garnish with mint, lime, and cucumber. 

     


    Notes

    • Make simple syrup by cooking 1 cup water with 1 cup sugar in a small pot on medium heat until all the sugar had melted.
    • Use a lime wedge to rim the edge of the glass and then roll the lime-soaked rim in salt. Use sea salt flakes for a more dramatic effect. 
    • Really shake your margarita in the cocktail shaker to get a nice foam top.
    • Garnish with mint, cucumber, and a slice of lime! 

    Keywords: Fresh Grapefruit Margarita

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