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The most refreshing grapefruit margarita recipe. This drink is the perfect summer cocktail! It’s light and full of citrus flavors. This recipe works with yellow or pink grapefruit.
If you love margaritas, try my Sparkling Grapefruit Margarita, Lemon Margarita Recipe, and Sparkling Margarita Recipe.
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Pin ItThe other day, my friend brought me a bag full of yellow grapefruit. Did you know grapefruit come in a range of colors from yellow, white to pink? Yellow grapefruits are sweet and juicy and perfect for margaritas!
I’m usually a pink grapefruit kind of gal, but when I tasted these, I couldn’t believe how refreshing and delicious they are. When life gives you yellow grapefruit… make a yellow grapefruit margarita, right?!
Also, check out all of our favorite tequila cocktails and best margarita recipes!
Grapefruit Margarita Ingredients
- Grapefruit Juice – Pink or yellow grapefruit will work for this recipe.
- Sugar – Instead of simple syrup we add the sugar straight into the cocktail shaker. Since grapefruit is already sweet, this recipe doesn’t need too much extra sweetener.
- Lime Juice – Fresh squeezed lime jucie.
- Tequila – Blanco or reposado
Recipe Tips
- Add more or less tequila, depending on how strong you like it.
- If you want a pink cocktail, use ruby grapefruit to make this recipe.
- Make sure to shake with ice to dilute the ingredients.
- Multiply this recipe by the number of guests you have to make a batch cocktail.
- Add a slice of jalapeño for a grapefruit jalapeño margarita.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! There are several cocktails that mix grapefruit and alcohol like a classic Paloma and a grapefruit margarita. Grapefruit is a citrus juice that is sweet and tart. It’s the perfect mixer for spirits.
Grapefruit pairs nicely with many spices such as jalapeno and ginger for heat and ground spices like cardamom, nutmeg, cloves, and cinnamon. Add any of these spices to a cocktail recipe for an extra kick.
More Margarita Recipes
In addition to our yellow grapefruit margaritas, we also have some other incredible recipes to try!
- Fruity Frozen Margaritas
- Blackberry Margarita Punch
- Honeydew Margarita
- Margarita Mocktail
- Frozen Mango Margaritas
Additionally, check out a charming way to serve a mini margarita and our four delicious agua fresca recipes.
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Grapefruit Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup grapefruit juice, fresh-squeezed
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 2.5 ounces tequila, blanco or reposado
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 20 seconds.
- Salt the rim of your glasses, then strain the cocktail over ice.
- Garnish with a slice of grapefruit and enjoy that yummy goodness!
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
