Description
Bright, zesty, and incredibly refreshing, the Grapefruit Margarita is your go-to cocktail for summer gatherings or casual evenings. This easy-to-make drink features freshly squeezed grapefruit juice combined with tequila and a touch of lime, creating a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. Ideal for poolside sipping or celebrating occasions like Cinco de Mayo, this cocktail can be customized to suit your taste, whether you prefer it sweeter with simple syrup or agave nectar. Garnished with vibrant lime or grapefruit wedges, it’s not just delicious but visually appealing too. Whip up this delightful drink in just five minutes and enjoy the taste of summer all season long!
Ingredients
- 3 ounces fresh grapefruit juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1.5 ounces tequila
- 3/4 ounce triple sec
- 1 teaspoon simple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
Instructions
- Optional: Rim your glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into kosher salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add grapefruit juice, lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup.
- Shake well until combined and chilled.
- Serve over ice in your prepared glass and garnish with a lime or grapefruit wedge.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (approximately 200ml)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg