Best 5 Grapefruit Margarita Recipes

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Grapefruit margaritas are a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic margarita. With their bright citrus flavor and slightly tart finish, these margaritas are perfect for sipping on a warm afternoon or evening. Whether you are a fan of margaritas or just looking for a new cocktail to try, a grapefruit margarita is sure to please.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA



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Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 8

Margarita salt or kosher salt, for rimming glass
Ground chipotle powder, for rimming glass
1 small lime wedge
2 ounces tequila, preferably anejo
1 ounce grapefruit juice
3/4 ounce orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
Grapefruit twist, for garnish
Lime twist, for garnish

Steps:

  • Mix some salt and chipotle powder together on a plate. Cut a slit in the lime wedge and run it around the rim of a rocks glass and dip the rim in the salt mixture. Fill the glass with ice.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, grapefruit juice and orange liqueur. Vigorously shake until very cold and strain the drink into the rimmed rocks glass. The margarita can also be served up in a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit and lime twists.

GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA



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When you add a drizzle of grenadine to your finished grapefruit margarita, it sinks to the bottom of the glass, creating a beautiful sunset look. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 grapefruit slice
Coarse sea salt, optional
1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce Triple Sec
1 ounce ruby red grapefruit juice
1 teaspoon grenadine syrup

Steps:

  • Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with grapefruit slice. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice., In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec and grapefruit juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass and top with grenadine (it will sink to the bottom of the glass). Garnish with grapefruit slice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICY GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA



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Provided by Eric Werner

Categories     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Fourth of July     Quick & Easy     Cinco de Mayo     Cocktail     Margarita     Grapefruit     Summer     Party     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Makes 8 drinks

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons tequila
1-2 habanero chiles, halved
Kosher salt
6 cups fresh pink grapefruit juice

Steps:

  • Mix tequila and chiles in a large pitcher. Let steep 3 hours, or longer if a spicier tequila is desired. Discard chiles. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 month ahead. Cover; chill.
  • Pour enough water onto a small plate to cover. Pour enough salt onto another small plate to cover by 1/4". Dip rims of eight 12-ounce glasses into water, then into salt to lightly coat; fill with ice. Add grapefruit juice to pitcher with tequila. Fill with ice; stir until cold. Divide drink among glasses.

GRAPEFRUIT AND HONEY MARGARITA



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To create a lower-alcohol version of a grapefruit margarita, we replaced the usual orange liqueur with honey. The result is a light and refreshing cocktail just right for alfresco summer drinking.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes     Cocktail Recipes

Time 5m

Yield Makes 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon clover or orange-blossom honey
1 tablespoon very hot water (from the tap)
2 ounces blanco tequila
1 strip peeled pink grapefruit rind plus 2 ounces fresh juice
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, stir honey with 1 tablespoon very hot water (from the tap) until dissolved. Fill shaker halfway with ice and top with tequila, grapefruit juice, and lime juice. Shake vigorously until outside of shaker is cold and frosty, about 10 seconds.
  • Strain into a tall, narrow glass, such as a Collins, filled with crushed ice. Stir with a swizzle stick or straw until glass turns frosty, about 10 seconds. Garnish with grapefruit rind; serve immediately.

GRAPEFRUIT MARGARITA MARTINI



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I always make my cocktails with fresh pressed juice. I cannot afford any extra empty calories from store bought mixers, who can!! I have a commercial grade juicer so you may need to add extra juice if your hand squeezing since my juicer produces a lot of juice! I've had the grapefruit margarita at The Daily Grill on several occasions. Here is my martini version, enjoy!

Provided by carmenskitchen

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 large grapefruit, juice of
1 lime, juice of
1/2 teaspoon superfine sugar, plus more for rimming glass
1 1/2 ounces of silver tequila
1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur

Steps:

  • Place superfine sugar, grapefruit and lime juice in cocktail shaker and swirl until sugar mostly dissolves. Pour in tequila, liqueur and at least 4-6 cubes of ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Strain in sugar rimmed martini glass and garnish with lime wedge or grapefruit section.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 17.6, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 5.3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe grapefruits for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have grapefruit juice, you can substitute orange juice or lemon juice.
  • To make a sweeter margarita, add more agave nectar or simple syrup.
  • For a more tart margarita, add more lime juice.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can use a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
  • Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge or a grapefruit slice.

Conclusion:

The Grapefruit Margarita is a refreshing and flavorful cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tart flavors, this margarita is sure to please everyone. Whether you are looking for a fun and festive drink to serve at a party or a refreshing cocktail to enjoy on a hot summer day, the Grapefruit Margarita is the perfect choice. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the Grapefruit Margarita a try. You won't be disappointed!

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